robcreid:Aaroona:
Speaking of crossings.... Courtesy crossings. Pedestrians just think they have right of way and that the car will stop, so they walk out then get p***ed off when a car almost hits them. The car does not have to stop and let you go. You must wait, unless they wave you on/stop for you.
They do have the right of way, from the Road Code :-
slow down and be ready to stop for any pedestrians stepping onto, or on, the crossing – this also includes people obviously waiting to use the crossing
He's talking about courtesy crossings, not zebra crossings.
Here's the details from the road code: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/about-other-road-users/information-for-pedestrians/