In what scenario must vehicles yield to pedestrians?

Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in a school crossing to ensure the safety of children and other pedestrians who are commonly present in these areas. School crossings are designated zones that highlight the increased likelihood of foot traffic, especially during school start and end times. This requirement emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals, such as children, who may not be as able to judge vehicle speeds or respond quickly to oncoming traffic.

In scenarios like traffic lights, vehicles are only required to yield to pedestrians if the traffic signal permits crossing. Highways typically do not have pedestrian crossings, and yielding is not applicable in most cases. On one-lane bridges, yielding is generally dictated by traffic control rules rather than pedestrian priority. Therefore, the requirement to yield at school crossings is a specific safety measure aimed at safeguarding pedestrians in locations where they are most at risk.