Can you get through here fast?

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The situation with “normal” pedestrian crossings is clear: if someone enters the lane or clearly wants to cross, then all vehicles in both directions must stop. Although you are not allowed to “blindly” (not surprisingly) walk into the lane, you still have the right of way.

What about pedestrian crossings with the central island? It has been proven to cause fewer accidents: drivers stop more willingly and pedestrians feel safer and more obedient. But: are you allowed to drive through when a pedestrian is already speeding from the opposite side?

yes but with

In general, yes. Legally, the island cuts pedestrians’ right of way by making two lanes from one lane. In the second half of the lane, you must recheck on foot whether you can safely use the right of way (for example, if a car is too close to a stop). For cars, this means: Yes, you can cross if someone is still crossing the other side (or has come to the other side after passing your side).

But be careful: Pedestrians also have a right of way when approaching the second lane. In 2002, the federal court determined an even bigger one. Since you need to be considerate, take into account the mistakes of others and be tolerant of them and protect the weak, the following applies: Drivers should expect passers-by to keep walking without looking at them against the rules! So you have to drive predictably and then be able to stop.

advice for practice

For pedestrians, this means you don’t have to stop on the island, but you should know that the lane on the other side is considered a new lane. So check again if you can cross the street. Never force the right of way.

For drivers, this means you can cross the island pedestrian crossings if someone is crossing from the other side. But as long as you don’t hinder their progress or even endanger anyone. When in doubt, hold on too much.

And this goes for both sides: tolerance and a nice hand raise work wonders.

Source: Blick