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    Who gives way at a pedestrian crossing in Finland?

    Rules for walkers, cyclists and turning drivers.

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    Short answer

    A driver must let a pedestrian who is on or stepping onto a crossing go first. Liikenneturva points out that a cyclist may ride across a pedestrian crossing, but a crossing does not decide who gives way between vehicles: that depends on signs and other rules. A person walking a bike is a pedestrian. A turning driver must always give way to pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders crossing the road they turn into.

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    Why

    1. Liikenneturva says a pedestrian crossing alone does not settle priority between a driver and a riding cyclist.
    2. Liikenneturva says a turning driver gives way to people crossing the side road.
    3. In a Kaleva survey, over nine in ten knew the driver must give way to a pedestrian.

    Details

    When leaving a roundabout, drivers give way to pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders, according to Liikenneturva.

    Tip

    Slow down before every crossing. A stopped car in the next lane may hide a pedestrian.

    What may differ

    At traffic lights, follow the signals. Turning drivers still give way to people crossing on green.

    Common misconception

    Cyclists always have priority on a pedestrian crossing.

    What actually happens

    A riding cyclist's priority depends on signs and rules. A walking cyclist is a pedestrian.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules and fees change, so check Traficom, Liikenneturva or the police before you drive.

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