Should a driver yield the right of way if a pedestrian enters the crossing?

When a pedestrian enters a crossing, the driver is obligated to yield the right of way. This commitment prioritizes the safety of pedestrians, who may be vulnerable to serious injury in the event of a collision with a vehicle. Yielding allows pedestrians to cross safely and demonstrates respect for traffic laws designed to protect all road users.

Additionally, while marked crosswalks provide clear indications for drivers regarding pedestrian priority, the duty to yield applies even if the crossing is unmarked, reinforcing the principle that pedestrian safety is paramount at all crossing points. This practice promotes a culture of caution and care in traffic situations.

In contrast, the notions of driver priority or conditional yielding based on the presence of other vehicles undermine the fundamental rule that vehicles must always give way to pedestrians in crossings, thus jeopardizing pedestrian safety on the roads.