> This doesn't mean that you can just cross the street wherever and whenever you may please, neither does it mean that you can actually walk in the street. Yes

> This doesn't mean that you can just cross the street wherever and whenever you may please, neither does it mean that you can actually walk in the street. Yes, that's exactly what I meant. I couldn't find it when this discussion was going on, but last time I looked at the Swedish law it said something like this about pedestrians: Pedestrians may travel wherever and whenever, except on motorways. If there is a dedicated pedestrian walkway nearby, it is recommended to use it. If there is a pedestrian crossing signal, and it is red, it is strongly recommended not to cross. I.e. pedestrians have right of way always, outside motorways, and may walk on the street as they please.