27.6. Where are pedestrians allowed to cross the carriageway of a motorway?
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about pedestrian safety on high-speed roads. On a motorway, vehicles move at increased speeds, so any person stepping onto the carriageway creates a critical risk. That is why the traffic rules for such roads are much stricter than in populated areas and are aimed at completely separating pedestrians from the flow of vehicles.
The question tests knowledge of Section 27 of the Traffic Rules (movement on motorways and roads for automobiles), specifically clause 27.4. It directly states that crossing a motorway is only allowed for pedestrians via special engineering structures. It is also important to understand that the requirements of this section apply to roads marked with sign 5.1 "Motorway," which often appears in the theoretical exam.
The analysis of the options in the ticket comes down to a simple principle: motorways do not provide for surface "zebra" crossings, so crossing "at surface pedestrian crossings" is incorrect, as is crossing "along the lines of sidewalks," since a sidewalk is not a permitted place to cross such a road. The only correct approach according to the traffic rules is to use underground or overground pedestrian crossings, which allow crossing the carriageway without entering the high-speed traffic zone; that is why the combined option with all the answers is also not suitable.
Clause 27.4
Pedestrians are prohibited from moving along motorways and roads for motor vehicles. Crossing them is allowed only via underground or overground pedestrian crossings.
Explanation of application: this clause directly establishes the only permissible way for pedestrians to cross the carriageway of a motorway — only through specially constructed engineering structures (underground/overground crossings), and not "at a zebra crossing" or at any other location.
Clause 33.5.1 — 33 "Road signs", 5 "Informational and direction signs", sign 5.1 "Motorway"
"Motorway". A road on which special traffic conditions apply as provided by Section 27 of these Rules.
Explanation of application: the question specifically concerns a motorway, and the classification of a road as a motorway in the Traffic Rules is determined, in particular, by the installation of sign 5.1, after which the requirements of Section 27, including clause 27.4, apply.
Thus, the correct answer is "Via underground or overground pedestrian crossings," given that according to clause 27.4 of the Traffic Rules, pedestrians are allowed to cross a motorway only via underground or overground pedestrian crossings, and the application of these requirements on the road is indicated by sign 5.1 "Motorway."
A motorway is intended for vehicles to travel at higher speeds, so any appearance of a pedestrian on the carriageway creates an especially high risk. For this reason, the rules for crossing here are strictly limited.
Clause 27.4 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine states that pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway of a motorway only at specially designated places. The logic of the rule is simple: such roads do not provide for ordinary surface “zebra” crossings or crossing “according to the rules of a populated area,” since a driver may not have enough time to react safely to a pedestrian.
Therefore, if it is necessary to cross a motorway, a pedestrian must use an engineering structure that separates them from the traffic flow: either go under the carriageway or over it. For example, this could be an underground passage beneath the highway or an overhead pedestrian bridge that leads a person to the other side without stepping onto the carriageway.
Thus, the correct answer is "Via underground or overhead pedestrian crossings," because on a motorway, the Traffic Rules allow pedestrians to cross the carriageway only via specially equipped underground or overhead crossings to ensure complete separation from high-speed traffic.