What should I do when crossing a hard shoulder on which pedestrians are walking?
Right of way
Explanation
When crossing a **hard shoulder** where pedestrians are present, it is important to give them **priority**. Hard shoulders are the lateral parts of the road where motor vehicles should not circulate, but pedestrians and certain non-motorized vehicles can.
- Pedestrians have the right to use the hard shoulder when there are no sidewalks available or when these are too small. This includes people carrying large objects or small non-motorized vehicles.
- Additionally, pedestrians must walk on the hard shoulder in certain situations, such as when dragging or pushing bicycles, mopeds, or handcarts.
- Since pedestrians have the right to circulate on the hard shoulder, drivers must be careful and give them priority to ensure their safety. This means that drivers must be attentive and yield to pedestrians on the hard shoulder.
In summary, when crossing a hard shoulder with pedestrians, priority must always be given to pedestrians to ensure their safety and comply with traffic regulations.
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