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A road user is anyone using a road or another part of the public traffic environment, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other permitted users.

Yes. Pedestrians are road users even though they are not driving a vehicle.

Yes. Cyclists are road users and must follow the traffic rules applying to bicycles and cyclists.

Depending on the legal definition used in a country, passengers may fall within the broader concept of people using the public road. Specific traffic obligations, however, often apply separately to drivers, passengers and pedestrians.

No. A driver controls a vehicle, animal or another legally defined means of transport, while the broader term road user also includes people such as pedestrians.

No. Different rules apply to different categories. Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motor-vehicle drivers may have different permitted road positions, priority rules and equipment requirements.

Yes. Road users must obey the traffic lights, signs and road markings that apply to them.

Yes. Lawful instructions from police officers or other authorised persons must be followed. In many countries, these instructions take precedence over ordinary traffic signals and rules.

The term commonly refers to road users who have relatively little physical protection in a collision, particularly pedestrians, cyclists, children and certain users with reduced mobility.

Proceed with particular caution, observe the other road users and avoid any action that could create danger. Do not assume that another person will give way unless the applicable rule clearly requires it.

Yes. Road users should behave predictably, respect applicable priority rules and avoid unnecessarily endangering or obstructing others.