BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
RANDOM said:According to the High Way Code book the right of way does exist also that doesn't give the pedestrian the right to endanger thier life by walking out in front of any vehicle or cyclist for that matter.
"The rules in The Highway Code do not give you the right of way in any circumstance, but they advise you when you should give way to others".
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/06.htm
The pedestrian might be doing something stupid as in your example, but the danger comes not from the pedestrian, but from the fast moving heavy vehicle. It might seem pedantic or hair splitting, but it's an important point because it places the burden of responsible driving on the driver.