#Do you know that pedestrians are legally liable for inappropriate road use? ********************** Traffic accidents are currently at a serious level. This risk is costly in terms of disability and loss of life. While driver error is said to be the main cause of traffic accidents, pedestrian gaps also play an important role. Corridor development works have made roads more pedestrian-friendly; However, it is still seen that pedestrians are seriously injured by not using the authorized crossings. Illegal activities such as walking in the middle of the asphalt, not crossing a pedestrian bridge, etc. are also observed. Abdurazaq Nesru, a lawyer and researcher, during his meeting with ETV; They stated that jumping metal on the side of the road and not traveling in the permitted manner will result in legal liability. Although it is common to hear that only drivers are asked about car accidents, the expert pointed out that the responsibility of pedestrians should also be raised. Although it is believed that it is appropriate to give priority to pedestrians, they also mentioned that pedestrians should respect their obligations when exercising their rights. He pointed out that the amended and approved Road Transport Traffic Control Regulation of the Council of Ministers No. 557/2016 stipulates traffic violations committed by pedestrians. He added that the previous law only imposed obligations on drivers and did not prohibit pedestrians. He explained that according to the new regulation, crossing without caution, being in an area allowed for vehicles, moving outside the area allowed for pedestrians, and crossing from areas fenced with metal or walls will be punished. Although the fine is small, the expert said that drivers have their own responsibility. Referring to the criminal law issued in 1996, the expert explained that if drivers cause an accident and the pedestrian is killed as a result, the penalty for the driver will be reduced. Therefore, in order to avoid accidents and to avoid punishment, pedestrians should respect the law and travel only on authorized roads, the legal expert said. #ebc dotstream