I have traveled to a few countries in Europe, and I have noticed different rules and treatments for painted and unsignalised zebra crossings over tram tracks. Some countries trams have priority over pedestrians on zebra crossings, while in other countries, pedestrians have priority over trams (if the zebra crossing extends over the tram tracks). One time, I saw a supposedly Dutch tourist almost got hit by a tram outside Brussels South Station. How is the law/treatment in your country?
My observation of places I have been so far:
Trams have priority over pedestrians:
- Belgium (Brussels and Antwerp)
- Czechia (Prague)
Pedestrians have priority over trams (if zebra crossings are painted across tram tracks):
- Netherlands (Amsterdam)
- Germany (Frankfurt)
- Austria (Vienna)
No zebra crossings over tramways (that I know of):
- UK
- Ireland
If there are any other special rules regarding zebra crossings in your country (e.g. buses having priority), feel free to share it!
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Here in Norway they have the right of way over pedestrians.