TSK, I wasn't suggesting that the victim's action was completely safe--I was just wondering what grounds the judge could have had for claiming that she was in breach of the HC.
"Never cross the road in front of, or behind, any vehicle with its engine running, especially a large vehicle, as the driver may not be able to see you."
"Never cross the road in front of, or behind, any vehicle with its engine running, especially a large vehicle, as the driver may not be able to see you."
Lifted from rule 14, here.