On a road outside built-up areas where there is no pedestrian area or usable hard shoulder, is a pedestrian allowed to walk on the carriageway?
Traffic rules
Explanation
On a road outside of a populated area where there is no pedestrian zone or practicable shoulder, **pedestrians may walk on the roadway** as long as they take the necessary precautions. This is important to ensure their safety and that of other road users.
- **Precautions when walking on the road**: Pedestrians should walk on the left side of the road, unless it is safer to do so on the right. This allows pedestrians to face oncoming vehicles, increasing their safety.
- **Night visibility**: At night, it is essential for pedestrians to wear luminous or reflective items, such as a reflective vest or a luminous bracelet, to be visible from a distance of 150 meters. This helps drivers detect pedestrians in advance.
- **Group movement**: If pedestrians are moving in a group, they should walk in single file, one behind the other. Additionally, the people at the front should carry a white or yellow light, and those at the back a red light, so that drivers can clearly identify the beginning and end of the group.
By following these precautions, pedestrians can walk on the roadway safely in the absence of pedestrian zones or practicable shoulders.
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