Zebra crossings

marik


Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
12/05/2008 16:29

Can anyone - perhaps Izzet ? tell us the rules for using a crossing in N Cyprus as it seems that nobody seems to stop to let people cross and they dont even slow down if people are on the crossing

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
12/05/2008 16:43

you just take your life in your hands step on to the crossing and hope they stop

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
12/05/2008 22:27

Just like roundabouts, zebra crossings are a recent introduction that the locals and mainlanders find difficult to understand and master. Most drivers have no knowledge and were never taught the correct way to use them. Also on roundabouts lane markings are totally incorrect on many. So its a deep breath and look out for the idiot who is in a left hand lane turning right without indicators and a person in a right hand lane going straight ahead.

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
13/05/2008 08:58

we all know what people are doing wrong but the question is what ar the rules,

Is there any

sydney


Joined: 20/06/2007
Posts: 127

Message Posted:
13/05/2008 16:19

"Green Cross Code" is the answer to the people of North Cyprus. Simple and Easy

Cheers

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
13/05/2008 16:22

Never mind Zebra crossings. Watch out for the left hand drives that drive on the wrong side of the road, completely drunk doing over 120kph and hit you head on. It bloody hurts.

jokers2theright


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
13/05/2008 16:31

İf any Turkish are driving on the wrong side of the road its because in turkey they drive on the opposite side and its easily done and a story comes to mind of one old man found driving along the M25 the wrong way. Yes Sydney the green cross code would be great and any Turkish visitor should be made aware.

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
14/05/2008 07:27

Can any person tell us the rules is it the same as in eec ??

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
14/05/2008 08:57

Billybob,



Yes they are supposed to be, but someone forgot to inform the locals about the regulations. That's why they park on the zig zags without a second thought.



So yes, if you see a person at or on a crossing and it is safe to stop, you must stop and give way to them.



But also the government need to learn about where to place crossings. 3 metres on the exit from a roundabout is not a good idea.

irishvixen


Joined: 25/05/2007
Posts: 63

Message Posted:
14/05/2008 11:02

Has anyone noticed the orange flashing lights at the Girne American university?

What do they mean? Do you have to give way to drivers entering and leaving the university even if you have right of way?

jokers2theright


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
14/05/2008 11:32

I always wondered what these lights mean too.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
14/05/2008 12:25

The lights at GAU mean, for the time being, that a dangerous junction is ahead and treat with caution. This is a major flaw in the law here. If an accident happens, who is to blame? It is likely to be both parties. Why they can't just set the lights to work properly is beyond me. They are waiting till the new bypass opens and the road is heavily used before setting the lights into proper traffic control.