Question 6997
Between sunset and sunrise, must every pedestrian walking on the shoulder of a road outside a built-up area be equipped with a lighted or retroreflective element?
- No, if the pedestrian walks as close as possible to the edge of the roadway.
- Yes, so that they are visible to approaching drivers from a minimum distance of 150 meters.
- Yes, but they are only required to wear it when weather conditions significantly reduce visibility.
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Correct answer: Yes, so that they are visible to approaching drivers from a minimum distance of 150 meters.
Yes. Outside built-up areas at night, pedestrians walking on the shoulder or roadway must have at least one lighted or reflective item that drivers can see from 150 meters or more away. Staying close to the edge does not exempt them, and they must have it at night even without fog or rain. In the picture, the pedestrian’s vest stands out in the car’s headlights.