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238Pedestrian travelling along road (except in or on wheeled
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238 Pedestrian travelling along road (except in or on wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy or personal mobility device) (1) A pedestrian must not travel along a road if there is a footpath or nature strip adjacent to the road, unless it is impracticable to travel on the footpath or nature strip. (2) A pedestrian travelling along a road— (a) must keep as far to the left or right side of the road as practicable; and (ab) must, when moving forward, face approaching traffic that is moving in the direction opposite to which the pedestrian is travelling, unless it is impracticable to do so; and (b) must not travel on the road alongside more than 1 other pedestrian or vehicle travelling on the road in the same direction as the pedestrian, unless the pedestrian is overtaking other (2A) This section does not apply to a pedestrian in a shared zone. pedestrian does not include— (a) a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy; or (b) a person travelling in or on a personal mobility device. Note People travelling along roads in or on wheeled recreational devices or wheeled toys are dealt with in s 241. People travelling along roads in or on personal mobility devices are dealt with in s 244E.