Claims
When a pedestrian crosses a road location outside of a crosswalk
These incidents happen when a pedestrian crosses a road at a location other than a marked crosswalk and is struck by a vehicle.
In this diagram, a pedestrian crosses the road outside of a marked crosswalk and is struck by an approaching vehicle.
Responsibility varies.
The rules of the road
When a pedestrian crosses a part of a road not in a crosswalk, they must not leave a position of safety and must yield the right of way to the vehicle.
What does it say in the Motor Vehicle Act?
The applicable sections of the Motor Vehicle Act are:
Questions?
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