The video shows a young woman entering a pedestrian crossing without first checking—without looking around—to see whether she could safely reach the other side of the road. The footage shows that, before stepping onto the crossing, she did not make sure it would be safe.
The driver who sent us the recording made no secret of his irritation. After the incident, he drove up to the pedestrian and pointed out to her how she had entered the crossing.
Regulations give pedestrians priority at pedestrian crossings, but this does not mean they can forget about their own safety. Before entering the road, it is worth making sure that the situation allows for a safe crossing.
Both drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution. Even at a marked crossing, a moment of inattention can lead to a dangerous situation. Pedestrians should observe their surroundings, while a driver approaching the crossing must exercise particular caution and give priority to a pedestrian who is on the crossing or entering it, in accordance with the applicable regulations.