Must pedestrians walking on the hard shoulder at night carry a light-emitting device?
Traffic rules
Explanation
Pedestrians walking on the **shoulder** of a road **outside built-up areas** must carry a **luminous element** at night. This is important so that drivers can see them from a distance of 150 meters, which helps prevent accidents. Examples of these luminous elements are reflective vests or luminous bracelets. This rule specifically applies to roads outside built-up areas, as visibility is lower in these areas and the risk of accidents is higher.
In contrast, within towns and cities, pedestrians should walk on the sidewalk, and there is no mention of the obligation to carry luminous elements. Therefore, the obligation to carry a luminous element is specific to roads outside urban areas.
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