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Pedestrians And Zig-Zag Lines.
I know that drivers must not overtake or park in the vicinity of a pedestrian crossing where there are zig-zag lines, but are pedestrians permitted to cross the road over them, or must they only use the actual crossing provided?
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The Highway Code states, "always cross between the studs or over the zebra markings. Do not cross at the side of the crossing or on the zig-zag lines, as it can be dangerous." As it states, "Do not" as opposed to, "You must not", crossing over the zig-zag lines is not unlawful.
15:14 Sat 30th Oct 2021
I've been to Zurich in Switzerland a couple of times.
Virtually everyone crosses at official crossing points. They wait until the green Man shows then cross.
Since everyone else does this I overcame my temptation to cross elsewhere and did the same. I then quickly discovered that the authorities have got the timings right, so it all works well.
I also noticed that the cyclists we're finding the cycle lanes easy to use, as they weren't blocked by vans and selfish car drivers.
Virtually everyone crosses at official crossing points. They wait until the green Man shows then cross.
Since everyone else does this I overcame my temptation to cross elsewhere and did the same. I then quickly discovered that the authorities have got the timings right, so it all works well.
I also noticed that the cyclists we're finding the cycle lanes easy to use, as they weren't blocked by vans and selfish car drivers.
As a pedestrian with headphones on I'm always wary of drivers, you can't be sure what muppet is driving. At crossing Most not all do stop at Zebra's etc... but just to be sure I wait.
Once crossing at a pelican crossing my brother was very young at the time lights were red safe to cross green man flashing ;-) we set off but he dropped something I had to drag him off the road some female muppet fiddling with something in a 'People carrier' not paying attention.
She stopped in time (Just) and mouthed sorry I said nothing nor mouthed anything went to pick up said object, I think my constant stare at her was enough to make sure she didn't do it again.
Once crossing at a pelican crossing my brother was very young at the time lights were red safe to cross green man flashing ;-) we set off but he dropped something I had to drag him off the road some female muppet fiddling with something in a 'People carrier' not paying attention.
She stopped in time (Just) and mouthed sorry I said nothing nor mouthed anything went to pick up said object, I think my constant stare at her was enough to make sure she didn't do it again.
no that is jay walking ( walking in forbidden zones) and we dont have this in the kingdom of the Free
Pedestrians do have duties ( of course ) - and when a leddy walked out in front of a bus, making it impossible for the bus driver to work, Judge Russell awarded damages on her House Insurance - clearly she had to have some and it had to specify ....
Govt booklets are slowly being revised into the airline format - - must means there is a law or compulsion and should is best practise - - ie may be negligent, see above
er that is just about it,isnt it
Pedestrians do have duties ( of course ) - and when a leddy walked out in front of a bus, making it impossible for the bus driver to work, Judge Russell awarded damages on her House Insurance - clearly she had to have some and it had to specify ....
Govt booklets are slowly being revised into the airline format - - must means there is a law or compulsion and should is best practise - - ie may be negligent, see above
er that is just about it,isnt it
Arksided 17:37:
You think that a pedestrian wearing headphones is a sensible chap? some girls were killed by a train while walking across a level crossing with headphones on. Some cyclists wear them and they should know better. Some idiots drive round in cars with blacked-out windows and deafening music blaring. Not sensible.
You think that a pedestrian wearing headphones is a sensible chap? some girls were killed by a train while walking across a level crossing with headphones on. Some cyclists wear them and they should know better. Some idiots drive round in cars with blacked-out windows and deafening music blaring. Not sensible.
The Highway Code states the following regarding the zig-zag lines.
"Rule 191
You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians.
Laws ZPPPCRGD regs 18, 20 & 24, RTRA sect 25(5) & TSRGD regs 10, 27 & 28:
The lines were added to zebra crossings in 1971 and as far as I'm aware, there have never been Regs prohibiting folk from crossing in the zig-zag area.
"Rule 191
You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians.
Laws ZPPPCRGD regs 18, 20 & 24, RTRA sect 25(5) & TSRGD regs 10, 27 & 28:
The lines were added to zebra crossings in 1971 and as far as I'm aware, there have never been Regs prohibiting folk from crossing in the zig-zag area.
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