Many people sometimes wonder how to cross the road. The answer can be found in traffic regulations. As a rule, pedestrians should cross the road only in certain places (via elevated and underground pedestrian crossings). If there is none, then, according to the SDA, a person has the opportunity to cross the roadway at a right angle, after looking in both directions and making sure that there is no moving vehicle. You will learn more about this topic from this article.
Short introduction
How to cross the road so as not to interfere with moving vehicles and not risk their safety? This question is often asked by many pedestrians.
Most citizens try to quickly cross the roadway even in the wrong place for this. But is that right? Of course not.
First of all, a pedestrian should think about his own safety and cross the road only where there is a "zebra" or the sign "Crosswalk" is set.
In addition, when crossing the carriageway at the intersection, you must pay attention to the traffic signal. A person must cross the road only at a green traffic light for pedestrians. Cars are standing at this moment, and people are walking across the road. In the event that a red traffic light with the image of a man is on, the pedestrian must stand still, regardless of whether vehicles are moving along the road or not. This must be remembered.
Highlights
As already stated above, a person must cross the road only at elevated and underground passages. Because it is prescribed by traffic rules. In case of violation, the pedestrian may be punished with a fine. True, this does not frighten many people, especially if there is no traffic police inspector nearby who would have noticed such an offense.
How to cross the road if no car stops? The answer to this question will be very interesting.
Firstly, it all depends on where exactly the person is going to cross the roadway. If this is the middle of the roadway, where there is a dividing strip and fences, then the pedestrian should follow the curb exactly to the place where there will be a pedestrian crossing (adjustable or unregulated). Otherwise, you may find yourself under the wheels of a car.
In that case, if a person thinks about how to cross the road along the "zebra", then here you also need to be very careful. Do not run out onto the roadway if vehicles are moving at high speed. It can cost a life. It is better to stop and wait for the car to slow down, and only then start moving along the zebra. It will be correct and safe.
What a pedestrian should know
Everyone at least once in their life should read the "Rules of the Road" in order to know their rights and obligations as a pedestrian. No need to neglect this.
Where to cross the road? Only in places specially designed for this. In other words, only on regulated or unregulated pedestrian crossings. This must be remembered.
To the above
And how to cross the road if there is no “zebra” or intersection nearby? In this case, traffic rules are allowed to cross the roadway at a right angle and only where there is no dividing strip and the road is clearly visible in both directions.
Not allowed
Many pedestrians neglect traffic rules, for which later they receive administrative fines from the traffic police. In a similar situation, people do not think about their own safety, but in vain.
According to the current norms of the "Rules of the road", it is not allowed to cross the road in those places where there are special fences. Moreover, you should not run out onto the road in front of cars and climb over these metal structures. It is very dangerous and punishable.
With kids
Is it possible to cross the road in the wrong place for this if the child is next to the adult? Is it possible to risk the safety and life of the latter and cross the roadway where convenient? Of course not.
Moreover, each parent should first of all think about the safety of life and health of his child. Therefore, with children you need to cross the road only in places intended for this. Thus, if the pedestrian crossing is a little further away, then you need to get to it.
In addition, when crossing the road with a child, it is imperative to hold his hand. We must not allow the baby to run out onto the road alone even if the sign “Pedestrian Crossing” is present. It is very dangerous. After all, not all drivers comply with the rules of the road, and the driver behind the wheel may simply not have time to brake before a child who runs out onto the roadway.
Safety and traffic rules in this case above all.
Existing Sanctions
Where can I cross the road, and in what places is it strictly forbidden to do this? Once again, it is necessary to return to this issue.
You can cross the road:
- on pedestrian crossings (underground and elevated);
- at intersections (there is usually a crossing over the road regulated by traffic signals);
- at a right angle closer to the edge of the roadway, if there is no crossing nearby.
However, many pedestrians think that fines for violating traffic rules exist only for drivers. In fact, this is not so.
Crossing the road in the wrong place is punishable by a fine of five hundred rubles. Therefore, if the traffic police inspector sees a pedestrian-violator, the punishment will be inevitable.
If a person who crosses the road in the wrong place creates obstacles for the movement of vehicles, he will face a fine of one thousand rubles. This must be taken into account.
Information in addition
It is strictly forbidden to cross the road at a red traffic signal . Indeed, in a similar situation, an accident will be inevitable. A machine is a source of increased danger that cannot stop immediately.
In addition, if a pedestrian runs out onto the road in the wrong place and an accident occurs in which the driver, not the pedestrian, receives minor or moderate injuries, the latter will face an administrative penalty of a fine of one thousand and a half thousand rubles. So on foot participants in the movement need to be more careful.
Criminal penalty
Everyone must cross the road at a pedestrian crossing. This is necessary for his own safety.
In the event that a pedestrian in traffic decides to neglect this rule (runs out to the carriageway where it is forbidden), and for this reason there will be an accident in which the driver of the car and his passengers will suffer serious injuries and injuries, then the pedestrian may be threatened punishment under article 268 of the Criminal Code.
The sanctions of this article provide for punishment even in the form of isolation from society for a period of up to two years. Therefore, pedestrians need to be more careful and think not only about themselves, but also about the safety of other road users.
Small characteristic
A pedestrian has the right to cross the road not where he wants, but only in a place specially designed for this. Nevertheless, many people do not think about this, which often leads to sad consequences.
According to statistics, the greatest number of fatal accidents occurs precisely because not drivers, but pedestrians do not comply with traffic rules and go on the road where it is prohibited.
Traffic police officers try to deal with this, write fines, and give verbal warnings to foot participants, but this does not bring any special results. In addition, most people die on the roads due to their own indiscretion and unwillingness to comply with applicable law.
About amendments to the law
Recently, the traffic rules have been amended. Now drivers must “not let through”, but “give way” to the pedestrian if he has entered the roadway and is walking along the “zebra”. In other words, a person driving should not interfere with the movement of the latter.
If the driver violates this rule and does not give way to a pedestrian, a fine of one and a half thousand rubles awaits him. But only if this offense will be recorded by the camera or spotted by the traffic police.
A few words in conclusion
Not only drivers, but also pedestrians are required to comply with traffic rules. Otherwise, penalties for the offense will be imposed on the latter.
Crossing the road with a pedestrian in an unsuitable place for this can cause a traffic accident in which not only the offender will suffer, but other people will also be injured (for example, passengers of a moving car). Therefore, when crossing the roadway, you need to be as cautious and careful as possible.
In no case can you climb over established fences and run out onto the road where there is a strong traffic flow and there is no "zebra". It is in such places of the carriageway that the greatest number of road accidents with fatal outcome among pedestrians themselves takes place.
After all, a rash desire to save time and quickly cross the road where it should not be, can turn into a big tragedy. It is necessary to think about this in advance.