Pedestrians walking at night on the hard shoulder, must they be equipped with a light or retro-reflective element?
Traffic rules
Explanation
Pedestrians walking on the **road outside built-up areas** have certain obligations to ensure their safety and that of drivers. One of these obligations is to carry a **light or retro-reflective element** at night. This is important because it allows drivers to see pedestrians from a distance of up to **150 meters**, which helps prevent accidents.
In contrast, within **towns and cities**, pedestrians should walk on the **sidewalk** whenever possible, and there is no mention of the obligation to carry light elements. Therefore, the obligation to carry a light or retro-reflective element is specific to roads outside built-up areas.
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