Road rules for pedestrians
Queensland's road rules for pedestrians are contained within the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 1999 (PDF, 2.7 MB).
This legislation is also available to be purchased in hard copy from the Queensland Government Bookshop.
As a pedestrian you need to know when you do, and do not, have to give way on the road. You should never attempt to cross a road without scanning the traffic first.
Some of the most important rules to remember are:
- Always use a pedestrian crossing to cross a road if there is one available within 20 metres. If there is not a crossing available, cross the road by the shortest and safest route.
- Only cross at pedestrian lights when the light is green. If you are crossing with a green light and the light changes to flashing red, you must cross to the other side of the road, or the nearest traffic island designated for pedestrians, as quickly and safely as possible.
- If using a wheeled recreational device such as a scooter, skateboard or rollerblades, give way to pedestrians.
- On separated paths, walk on the side of the path designated for pedestrians.
