Pedestrian Road Safety : Rules for Pavement - Free Zones and Motorways
Walking Without Pavements
Keep to the Right - Hand Side
By walking on the right , you face oncoming traffic , allowing you to see vehicles and react more effectively .
Walk in Single File
This is essential on narrow roads or in poor light to minimize your footprint on the roadway and stay close to the side .
Stay Close to the Edge Maintaining a position as far to the side of the road as possible reduces the risk of collision with passing vehicles .
Navigating Sharp Bends
Cross Before Sharp Right - Hand Bends :
It may be safer to cross the road before reaching a sharp right - hand bend so oncoming traffic can see you earlier .
Cross Back After the Bend :
Once the visibility hazard of the bend is cleared , return to the right - hand side of the road .
Motorway Restrictions
Motorways are Prohibited Zones Pedestrians must not be on motorways or slip roads , as these are high - speed environments not designed for foot traffic .
Emergency Exceptions Only Access to motorways is only permitted in the event of an emergency , as outlined in Rules 272 and 277 .
Legal Enforcement
These restrictions are governed by laws including RTRA section 17 and MT ( E & W ) R regulation 15 ( 1 ) ( b ) .