PENALTIES FOR BREAKING ROAD RULES:
Road rules are in place to keep everyone safe. If you break the road rules as a pedestrian you may face a number of penalties, including a fine of up to $925.
PEDESTRIAN - THE LAW
Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police believe we all play a role in keeping our roads safe. As a pedestrian, regularly reminding yourself about the current road rules is vital to ensuring a safe journey for all.
DID YOU KNOW, YOU CANNOT:
Cross the road if you are facing an amber or red traffic or pedestrian light.
Cross the road within 20m of a pedestrian crossing.
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Enter or exit a moving vehicle.
Cause a traffic hazard by moving into the
path of a driver.
Walk along or fail to give way when crossing a bicycle lane.
Use the freeway as a pedestrian.
PEDESTRIANS HAVE RIGHT OF WAY WHEN:
A car is turning at an intersection into a road that you are already crossing at (excluding roundabouts).
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A car is in a slip lane.
You are walking on the footpath or nature strip.
A car is making a U-turn.
You are in a shared zone for vehicles AND pedestrians.
DID YOU KNOW, YOU MUST:
Use the shortest or most direct way to cross a road.
Cross to the nearest edge of the road after getting off a tram.
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Obey a ‘no pedestrian’ sign.
Give way to vehicles at roundabouts.
Obey any traffic instructions from a police
officer.