Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:56 pm
#1895006
JAFO wrote:Paul_Sengupta wrote:malcolmfrost wrote:Basically if you are turning into a road, you should give way to a pedestrian who is about to, or already crossing.
You already had to give way to those already crossing. It's the "about to" which is the issue now...it means people can just carry on walking without looking and stopping if a car is about to turn into the road.
No, it doesn't. It says that all road users have a responsibility for their own safety and that of other road users.
Yes, it SAYS that but sure as eggs is eggs there will be pedestrians who think they can walk out despite a moving vehicle approaching because now 'cars have to stop' for them, whether or not it is safe to do so.
I am happy to be courteous, often stopping to allow others to cross / enter the road, but I check my mirrors first and ensure I have a safe stopping distance. I am not convinced that some folks will take full account of the safety of forcing a car to stop before strolling out.
As said earlier though, much trouble would be alleviated with proper reporting.
As you rightly say @JAFO , all road users should have due regard.