These are normally placed at road junctions and blind corners and other places where it would normally not be safe for a pedestrian to attempt crossing the road.
The pedestrian crossings are marked with black and white stripes on the road.
What does this mean for car drivers?
It means that there are black and white stripes on the road.
Will cars stop for pedestrians on the pedestrian crossing?
Certainly - but only if the car breaks down while on the crossing
What is the recommended method for using a pedestrian crossing?
Walk about 50m further down the street - this will give you an extra 2.25 seconds of sight and reaction time (assuming typical speeds of "speed limit + 50% in towns and cities)
Will drivers slow down or attempt to miss pedestrians in the process of crossing a side road or entrance to a car park or garage?
Certainly in specially designated "urban living zones".
At all other times the driver has right of way - the driver will not slow down nor try to avoid the pedestrian (I have had this officially and three near misses in three days proves it)
Will colleagues turning into company car park slow down or give way to runners crossing the entrance to the car park?
Certainly not - though when you hit the back of their car as they sweep past you - then they will stop - but only to check for damage
What is the personal advice from the health and safety officer?
Do not run in Poland. Certainly do not run near any road. Do not walk to lunch - take you car like everybody else (it is 600m)
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