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The distinction is about pedestrians being forced to use crossings. In the UK you can use them, but you can cross where you like if you want to.
by timomaxgalvin 2y ago
The distinction is about pedestrians being forced to use crossings. In the UK you can use them, but you can cross where you like if you want to.
- Grimbat 2y agoNot entirely true. Generally true in England & Wales and Scotland aside from motorways, but in Northern Ireland the cops can fine you for it, although it rarely seems to be enforced. https://www.psni.police.uk/sites/default/files/2023-01/00008%20-%20Jaywalking%20.pdf https://www.psni.police.uk/sites/default/files/2023-01/00008...
- Delphiza 2y agoAlso in the UK we have pedestrian refuge islands. Not a crossing, as there is no pedestrian priority, but useful little bits of road furniture that reduces the likelihood of getting mown down by cars. As a side effect they also tend to slow down car traffic due to narrowing of the road. Americans may see them as official jaywalking points. https://www.trafficchoices.co.uk/traffic-schemes/refuge-island.shtml https://www.trafficchoices.co.uk/traffic-schemes/refuge-isla...