Rights of blind persons not carrying cane or guided by dog--Contributory negligence

Nothing contained in § 32-27-6 or 32-27-7 shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person, not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways, nor shall the failure of such totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person to carry a cane or walking stick, or to be guided by a guide dog upon the streets, highways, or sidewalks of this state, be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence. Source: SL 1949, ch 176, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.03 18-1 .