13-12-16, 10:44 PM
(13-12-16, 01:47 AM)darrsi link Wrote: "Legally" i have the right of way as a pedestrian as soon as i put my foot on a highway, above vehicles, i have "right of way".
A common misunderstanding.
"Right of way" simply means the right to "pass and re-pass across a piece of land", ie you don't have to ask permission.
The important word is "priority". You must give priority to a pedestrian who has taken possession (ie stepped foot on) a zebra crossing. You must give priority to vehicles from the right on a roundabout etc. But if you step out into traffic and are hit by a vehicle which didn't have time to see you or stop, it's definitely not 100% their fault.