Pedestrian Crossings: Buffer Zones to Improve Safety

Local authorities who wish to do so can redevelop the approaches to a pedestrian crossing by creating a safety space between 2 and 5 meters before the pedestrian crossings. This area is marked on the ground: a line with broken lines in front of which vehicles must stop in order to allow pedestrians to cross.

This

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pedestrian crossing is not equivalent to a stop line for a vehicle driver. Consequently, the latter is not obliged to stop in front of this line as long as no pedestrian is engaged on the crossing or indicates an intention to do so.

However, in the event of non-compliance with the rules on pedestrian priority, the driver shall be liable to a fine of €135 with 6 points withdrawn from the driving license.