Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 [blink] Can someone please enlighten me to the rules of zebra crossings (without lights) in France. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 A French friend told me that once the pedestrian has a foot on a crossing then he/she has priority. But I would not like to test this theory, would you? The code de la route says:Un passage pour pietons et materialise par de larges bandes traversant la chausee. It peut etre surleve.L'arret ou le stationnement y est interdit (note it is not illegal to park right next to a crossing!)Ralentir et s'arreter s'il le faut pour ceder le passage aux pietons qui traversent. (Again, note, it doesn't say pedestrians waiting to cross - only in the act of crossing.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 [quote user="cooperlola"] A French friend told me that once the pedestrian has a foot on a crossing then he/she has priority. But I would not like to test this theory, would you? [/quote]Well actually, I test it all the time en masse with many other pedestrians but nobody ever stops. On the pelican crossings, and when lights turn red, they do stop, but as soon as a gap between pedestrians emerges, they drive through it [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 One of the worst aspects of French life is the fact that they never stop at zebra crossings. It's a disgrace.I popped over to Spain this spring and found that Spanish drivers stop, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 I pushed my husband around Nice in a wheelchair for two weeks and they did not give an ounce of respect, despite the circumstances, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 You have to glare at them as you step off the road onto the passage pour piétons! Be brave![quote]“ ne pas céder le passage à un piéton, engagé régulièrement sur la chaussée- c’est-à-dire sur des passages protégés ou non par des feux tricolores- expose à une contravention de 4ème classe et à la perte de 4 pointssur le permis pouvant aller jusqu'à 3 ans. (voir article 415-11).[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 If it is DEFINITELY my right of way, they will be glared at. Cheers all[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 [quote user="Just Katie"]On the pelican crossings, and when lights turn red, they do stop, but as soon as a gap between pedestrians emerges, they drive through it [blink][/quote]After rear-ending and /or overtaking the rare beast of a car that stopped in front of them for the red light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 It gives you two dilemmas... whether to chance crossing as a pedestrian and whether to risk getting rear-ended if you stop as a driver.[8-)][blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert the InfoGipsy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Here in lovely Morbihan I find that drivers usually stop if you even look as though you might be considering crossing a zebra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 [quote user="Albert the InfoGipsy"]Here in lovely Morbihan I find that drivers usually stop if you even look as though you might be considering crossing a zebra.[/quote]That is because Celts are the best Albert [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plod Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Maybe the Tarnais are really considerate compared to the rest of France but although stopping is not up to UK standard in Albi I rarely have to wait long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nobody, and I mean NOBODY stops in Paris [:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I see that you've already started to complain, just like I recommended in my list [:D]You're on your way to be a true Parigot...[:P]Joke about a Parigot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 [quote user="Clair"]I see that you've already started to complain, just like I recommended in my list [:D]You're on your way to be a true Parigot...[:P][/quote][:$] Ooops, I have proved you right. Another complaint. Why do the waiters give me burned offerings for steak just because they hear me speaking English? I have even ordered it rare and it comes back like brown card [:@]Got wolf whistled at the other day by a policeman enjoying a smoke. [:-))]. Dont get many of those to the pound in Surrey do we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 [quote user="Just Katie"]Why do the waiters give me burned offerings for steak just because they hear me speaking English? I have even ordered it rare and it comes back like brown card [:@][/quote]Order it bleu or saignant.If it doesn't bleed when you cut it, send it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Bleu??? Now that IS scary [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 bleu = 1mn on each sidesaignant = very rareà point = rare by English standard, but barely pink by French standardMore here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosub Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 [quote user="Clair"]I see that you've already started to complain, just like I recommended in my list [:D]You're on your way to be a true Parigot...[:P]Joke about a Parigot.[/quote]A swift kick in the nuts by a big clog, that's gotta hurt[:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 If you want to lose weight move to Paris because you cannot afford to eat;. Well you can but it is boring stuff. Also, no pubbing and clubbing again too expensive.Yep the Parisienne diet will work wonders for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 JK, have you started wearing a béret yet ? [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 [quote user="Clair"]JK, have you started wearing a béret yet ? [:P][/quote]I weel tell yoo ernly once end once ernly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 You're getting there...! [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I haf posted zis before, mais http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=HNStcseZMw0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 I have been to many rock concerts and festivals in UK and have never recalled anyone wearing earplugs yet I went to see Bruce Springsteen the other night in Paris and I reckon about 30% of the crowd were plugged. I find that awfully strange behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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