Pedestrians
You can’t just walk out on the street. Pedestrians have to yield to any cars that are so close, they can’t reasonably stop. Not only that, but you can’t just activate the lights and go. Once you step out on the road, you get the right of way. But that has to be balanced by doing so only when it’s safe. There’s nothing in the law about pointing the finger or getting the lights to flash. So if you get hit, it might not be the driver’s fault.
Motorists
Once a pedestrian steps out on the street, the first lane of traffic nearest the person has to stop or slow down. The other side of the street can continue normally, until that person reaches their area. “You’re not compelled to stop, you just have to slow down and yield,” explains Holtzheuser. And don’t think you can speed up to get by before the crossing takes place. Under the law, you’re not allowed to pass another car or overtake another vehicle within 30 metres before the crossover.
You can’t just walk out on the street. Pedestrians have to yield to any cars that are so close, they can’t reasonably stop. Not only that, but you can’t just activate the lights and go. Once you step out on the road, you get the right of way. But that has to be balanced by doing so only when it’s safe. There’s nothing in the law about pointing the finger or getting the lights to flash. So if you get hit, it might not be the driver’s fault.
Motorists
Once a pedestrian steps out on the street, the first lane of traffic nearest the person has to stop or slow down. The other side of the street can continue normally, until that person reaches their area. “You’re not compelled to stop, you just have to slow down and yield,” explains Holtzheuser. And don’t think you can speed up to get by before the crossing takes place. Under the law, you’re not allowed to pass another car or overtake another vehicle within 30 metres before the crossover.