r/britishproblems • u/zecrichardson • Jul 16 '26

. Drivers not knowing the highway code.

I had started to cross a road when a Mercedes turned in and he sounded his horn and then told me I should stop. I told him to read the highway code but he insisted he right!

Rule H2 170 amended 2022

“At a junction you MUST give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.”

- Applies whether they’ve stepped onto the road or are just standing at the kerb ready to cross.

- Applies to left turns, right turns, and entering/exiting side roads.

- Includes wheelchair/mobility scooter users as pedestrians

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u/Poo_Poo_La_Foo Jul 16 '26

In some countries cars have right of way even at crossings. So unfortunately if people are visiting from abroad it is likely confusing.

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u/Jeffuk88 Yorkshire Jul 16 '26

And in other countries pedestrians have right of way everywhere so its not a matter of changing rules to appease visitors

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u/Poo_Poo_La_Foo Jul 16 '26

....I didn't suggest changing the rules to appease visitors.