Etiquette & Culture

Check turning vehicles even on a crosswalk

Follow pedestrian signals and crossings, but still look for turning vehicles, alleys, scooters and bicycles on green.

Travel question: Check turning vehicles even on a crosswalk

Pedestrian priority does not guarantee every vehicle will stop; penalties depend on the violation and current law.

Why is this rule in place?

Paths cross at intersections and breaks in pavements.

What should travelers do?

Do not look at a phone while crossing, stay visible at night and confirm vehicles have stopped at unsignalled crossings.

Examples & Details

Crosswalk, signal, turning vehicle, scooter, alley, phone

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