A school party is going to cross the carriageway. Is it compulsory to give way to it?

Correct answer

Yes.

It is compulsory to give way to a school party that is going to cross the carriageway. Drivers must give priority to pedestrians in various situations, and a school party is one of them. The safety of children and young people is a priority, which is why school parties receive special treatment under the traffic regulations. In addition to giving way to school parties, drivers must also give way to pedestrians: At pedestrian crossings. On pavements and in other pedestrian areas. When turning their vehicle to enter another road and pedestrians are crossing it, even if there is no pedestrian crossing. When crossing a hard shoulder where pedestrians are walking and there is no pedestrian area. When crossing pedestrian areas at the crossings provided for that purpose. When pedestrians are about to board or have got off a public passenger transport vehicle at a signposted stop and are between the vehicle and the nearest pedestrian area or refuge. When pedestrians form a troop in formation or an organised procession.