If there is no pedestrian area within a built-up area, where must pedestrians walk?
Traffic rules
Explanation
Pedestrians must walk on the **sidewalk** whenever possible. However, when there is no specific area for pedestrians, such as sidewalks, they must adapt to the circumstances of the environment.
- In **towns and cities**, if there is no sidewalk, pedestrians can walk on the **roadway**. In this case, they should choose the side that is safest, whether on the right or the left, depending on the conditions of the place and the traffic.
- If a pedestrian is carrying a large object or a small non-motorized vehicle, and the shoulder or sidewalk is too narrow, they can walk on the roadway, choosing the side that least interferes with traffic.
- It is important to remember that pedestrians have **priority** in certain situations, such as when a vehicle crosses a shoulder where they are walking because there are no sidewalks available.
Therefore, the choice to walk on the right or the left depends on the specific circumstances of the place and the traffic, always ensuring the pedestrian's safety.
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