Do I have to stop at a pedestrian crossing for a cyclist?

custardy

Deleted_User wrote: »

No I don't whinge at cyclists or tell them to use cycle paths. I also only overtake them if there is enough room for a wide pass. I'm certainly no MGIF.

Also I don't park on pavements or over dropped kerbs.

But,but you must park on pavements. I have seen plenty of cars parking on pavements....

Aylesbury_Duck

custardy wrote: »

But,but you must park on pavements. I have seen plenty of cars parking on pavements....

"...and the plural of anecdote is data, especially if it backs up my preconceptions."

almillar

Then perhaps it's time for you to read the Highway Code again

Rule 195: "As you approach a zebra crossing

• look out for pedestrians waiting to cross and be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross
• you MUST give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a crossing"

Ah yes, there's that approach word, just in the wrong part of my mind.
Gotta say, I don't see many pedestrians (myself included) WAIT to cross. I walk out in front of plenty of cars (whilst watching the driver/planning an escape route!).

sheramber

I was taught as a child to put one foot on the crossing and wait for the traffic to stop.