Road rules for K53, the last part

K53, road rules, the last part, cover pedestrian crossings, collisions and accidents, tyre care, rules for your engine, hooter and cellphones.

K53 road rules for pedestrians

• Don’t suddenly enter a pedestrian crossing in a manner that makes it impossible or dangerous for a driver to give right of way in good time.
• When there is a traffic light at a pedestrian crossing road rules stipulate you must cross only by following the robot’s signals.
• You must not walk on the roadway if there is a sidewalk or footpath next to the road.
• If there is no sidewalk or footpath next to the road, walk close to the edge of the right-hand side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
• Be sure it is safe to cross the road before you do so.
• Cross the road quickly without lingering and without running.
• Do not cross a road at a place within 50 metres of a pedestrian crossing otherwise you will be breaking the K53 road rules.

Road rules for drivers

• You must not pass or overtake a stationary vehicle at a pedestrian crossing.
• In accordance with the K53 road rules, you must give way for pedestrians already at a pedestrian crossing.
• If pedestrians are about to enter your half of the roadway, you must give way to them.

Collisions & accidents

First, if you are involved in a collision or accident, follow the road rules:

• Stop your vehicle immediately.
• See if anyone is injured.
• If possible, assist the wounded.
• You must observe the damage to the vehicles and the surrounding area.
• Report the collision to a police station within 24 hours and present your driver’s license and green barcoded ID book.
• Obtain permission from the owner, driver or other authorised people before removing any vehicles from the scene.

Secondly, if someone involved in the accident is injured or there is a fatality:

• Get in touch with a police officer immediately.
• Before moving a vehicle, follow the K53 road rules by first marking its position on the road surface.
• You may not remove any vehicle unless someone is hurt or the vehicle obstructs traffic.

Finally, have the following information available:

• Your name and address.
• Name and address of the vehicle owner.
• The vehicle registration numbers.
• Your driver’s license.
• Your car insurance details.

Tyres and road rules

• The tread on tyres must be 1mm deep over the entire circumference.
• In accordance with K53 road rules, the canvas cord must not be visible on the tyre’s surface.
• Sidewalls must be free of deep cuts, lumps or bulges.

Engine

Don’t start the engine or let the engine run in when the vehicle is:

• Stationary and unattended.
• Emitting excessive smoke.
• Not under the driver’s control.
• Being filled with fuel or if the fuel cap is not closed.

Hooter

• Only hoot for safety reasons.
• Others must hear the hooter up to 90m away.
• The pitch of the hooter may not vary.

Communication devices

• Don’t hold or operate a hand-held device while driving.
• You may use a hand-held device only if using hands-free.

General duties

• Don’t allow any passenger, animal or object to hamper the driver’s ability to drive safely.
• Passengers may not take hold of the steering wheel or the operating controls unless the driver can no longer drive.
• No one must have any part of their body protruding from the vehicle except the driver when giving hand signals.
• The driver’s seating position must allow complete vehicle control and a clear view of the road ahead.
• Don’t allow any animal or person to occupy the roof step or running board while the vehicle is moving.
• You cannot let anyone get into or out of a car while the car is moving.