Zebra CROSSing

[4getmenot]

Do people HAVE to stop at zebra crossing if a person is waiting to cross? The one in my town really annoys me, no cars stop when I try to cross, one day I;m going to run and kick there car, do you think I would get done?

[4GS]

Here's what the highway code says regarding Zebra Crossing for Pedestrians:
First stand at the kerb, remembering that the rules of the Green Cross Code apply at all times. Once all the traffic has stopped, then you may cross. Pedestrians have right of way over traffic once they are on the crossing.
Most drivers will stop when you make your intention to cross known to them

[Louisa 69]

hi 4get, just do what my friend does, she just steps out onto the crossing lol. She says she helps test their brakes...nuts i know lol

[funnygirl]

I hate it when people just step out!!!

i stop if they wait patiently at the kerb, but when they start stepping out, i'm inclined to drive straight at them

[logic]

That's correct 4gs, the emphasis here is in the wording, once the pedestrian is on the crossing,,ie if the pedestrian is stood on the pavement, then he/she has no right of way.
I'm quite sure that at some time or other you have stopped for someone at a crossing only to find they didn't want to cross anyway.
Another point worth remembering is that when a pedestrian has walked past the front of your car, at a crossing, he/she has every right to turn and go back, so it is as well to make sure this doesn't happen.

[4getmenot]

but surely they should slow down, no-one takes a blind notice of the crossing

[logic]

exactly 4get,
The moral being that iff you are hit and knocked off of the crossing,make sure you crawl back onto it, and then your claim will be valid.

[lubecki161]

Ud fail your driving test if you didnt stop so i dont know why people dont carry on when the've passed!

[4getmenot]

the thing was I;d just got to crossing other week let a lorry go that was near it anyway then the next person went past and I waved my arms about and shouted but then the one after that car went over it too!! And same thing last week 5 cars before I could cross!!