Rule 37 : One Traveler , Two Roles
On the Road
Act Like a Vehicle
When you are traveling on the road , you are legally required to obey the same guidance and rules that govern motorized vehicles .
On the Pavement
Act Like a Pedestrian
When moving onto the pavement ( sidewalk ) , you must shift your behavior to follow the speci- fic rules and guidance provided for pedestrians .
Road Priority Following road - specific rules ensures predictable flow and safety within the lane alongside cars , buses , and trucks .
Pedestrian Priority
Aligning with pede- strian rules protects vulnerable walkers and maintains the safety standards of non - vehicular zones .