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So the logical conclusion is that I could be at the edge of the road in this position:
and head into the road. Not look. Possibly be on my phone and it is the sole fault of any vehicle that collides?
MultiGrooves-
If you stop in the road and someone hits you outside of their braking distance, as decided by 2 police officers in a single test under random conditions, then I think yes it would be the driver/rider/pilot's fault.
If it's inside their braking distance then it's your fault.
Speaking out of my arse.
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run into a road & the should there be a witness which says the driver made no attempt to stop or avoid a collision then yes the driver could be found to be at fault, should a vehicle found to be defective, or no MOT or insurance, or the driver has no licence or fails a breath test it gets even worse...
However life isn't fair, you may run out in front of the Chief Contestable daughter who's driving home whilst pissed, only to wake up in cell awaiting charges of possession of a stun gun & 5 wraps of smack which have been planted into your letard.
neu
user81480
In a city you find pedestrians, they wander in-between & in front of traffic.
In the UK they have right of way & are not required to cross at a specified point.
If you travel at speed & you have to do so with the understanding that a pedestrian might just wander out in front of you.
If you unable to stop you are travelling too fast.
You may find this unfair, however are there members of the public with mental or physical disabilities, who may be unable to see, hear or comprehend the danger of wandering out into the road.
A British City will have also drunks, junkies & mongs with head phones.
If you are unable to cope with the extra responsibility of "wheeled transport" feel free to wander about on foot safe in the knowledge you have right of way.