Pedestrians Crossing

Pedestrian crossing warning signs appear in areas with high foot traffic where formal crossings may not exist.

Common near shopping centers, bus stops, train stations, hospitals, community centers, and residential areas.

Particularly frequent on approach roads to town centers, near schools (often combined with Children Crossing signs), and in tourist areas where visitors may be unfamiliar with traffic patterns.

These signs indicate unmarked crossing areas where pedestrians frequently cross outside designated crossing points.

Pedestrians are likely to cross the road in this area, possibly at locations without designated crossings.

Reduce speed to 50 km/h or lower and scan continuously for pedestrians on footpaths, at kerbs, or crossing between parked cars.

Be particularly alert for elderly pedestrians, people with mobility aids, and parents with children who may move unpredictably.

Even though pedestrians crossing outside designated points don't have legal right of way, you must still exercise care to avoid collisions.

Check between parked vehicles where pedestrians may be obscured.

Striking pedestrians due to excessive speed or inattention constitutes careless driving minimum: 2 penalty points and fines to €2,000.

If collision causes injury, dangerous driving causing bodily harm charges apply: 5 penalty points, fines to €5,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, and disqualification.

Fatal pedestrian collisions result in dangerous driving causing death charges: up to 10 years imprisonment.

Even when pedestrians cross illegally, drivers traveling at inappropriate speeds for conditions face prosecution.

Civil liability in pedestrian collisions is typically substantial.

Pedestrian awareness is assessed continuously during practical tests.

In areas with pedestrian warning signs, examiners expect visible speed reduction, continuous scanning of footpaths and crossing areas, particular attention to vulnerable road users, and appropriate positioning to maximize visibility.

Excessive speed in pedestrian areas results in Grade 2 faults.

Failing to observe pedestrians or demonstrating lack of awareness results in Grade 3 failure.

Written questions test understanding that drivers must always exercise care around pedestrians regardless of whether pedestrians are crossing legally, and that pedestrian safety takes priority over maintaining progress.