May a pedestrian walk on the hard shoulder on their right on a road outside a built-up area?
Right of way
Explanation
Pedestrians generally should not walk on the **shoulder** on roads outside of populated areas. However, there are exceptions when it comes to **safety reasons**. This means that if a pedestrian needs to use the shoulder to avoid a danger or an unsafe situation, it is allowed.
- The shoulder is the lateral part of the road, and it is normally intended for certain vehicles such as bicycles, mopeds, and special vehicles, not for pedestrians.
- Pedestrians should walk on the sidewalk whenever possible, but in situations where safety is compromised, such as on roads without a sidewalk or in dangerous conditions, they may use the shoulder.
Therefore, the correct answer is that a pedestrian can walk on the shoulder only when justified by greater safety reasons.
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