Crossing a road to or from a tram

In force

(1)

A pedestrian must not cross a road to get on a tram at a tram stop until the tram has stopped at the tram stop.

Note

Tram is defined in the dictionary.

(2)

A pedestrian crossing a road after getting off a tram—

(a)

must cross to the nearest footpath by the shortest safe route or, if there is no footpath, cross the road by the shortest safe route; and

(b)

must not stay on the road for longer than necessary to cross the road safely.

Note

Footpath is defined in the dictionary.

(3)

This rule does not apply to a pedestrian—

(a)

on a safety zone; or

(b)

crossing a road to or from a safety zone.

Note

Safety zone is defined in rule 162.

(4)

Subrule (2) does not apply to—

(a)

a pedestrian in a shared zone; or

(b)

an employee of a public transport operator who is in uniform and engaged in carrying out their duties.

Note

Shared zone is defined in rule 24.

(5)

In this rule—

road does not include a road related area, but includes any shoulder of the road;

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

Notes

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