A Conversation for How to Use a Zebra Crossing in the UK
Pedestrian right of way
PonderingStudent Started conversation Mar 14, 2008
As far as I am aware, according to my (recent) highway code, a pedestrian automatically has right of way as soon as they step on to the road , whether at a crossing or not. This is not a phenomenon any motorist seems to be aware of, or a law I would care to test. It is, however, useful to shout at car driver who blame you for daring to cross a road.
Pedestrian right of way
Mina Posted Mar 14, 2008
Thanks for reading!
My copy of the Highway Code is out of date as I haven't picked up the latest version yet. However I did check on the online version to look, and I can't find it. Can you let me know the rule number? I don't think the entry needs updating, but it is interesting. I know pedestrians have right of way crossing a junction, but there is no mention of that being the case all of the time.
Pedestrian right of way
hackerjack Posted Jul 15, 2009
A pedestrian may have right of way on the road anywhere (the alternative is after all quite messy), however it is only legal to be on the road at a specified crossing point. So if you cross elsewhere you should nnot be run over but could be arrested by an eagle eyed copper.
Pedestrian right of way
Mina Posted Jul 18, 2009
Are you in the UK? It doesn't sound like it, as that's totally not the case here. We can cross anywhere we like.
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