Pedestrian crossingHungary
Traffic rules
Hungary
18. Pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.
Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
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When must drivers give way at a pedestrian crossing in Hungary?
Give way to pedestrians crossing at a designated pedestrian crossing. Approach with particular care and slowly enough to stop before it if necessary. At a junction, turning drivers must also give way to pedestrians crossing the road they are entering, even where no pedestrian crossing is marked. Follow any applicable traffic controls.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in Hungary?
No. Where pedestrian signals are provided, steady green permits crossing, flashing green means pedestrians must not start crossing, and red prohibits entry. Drivers follow their signals and must give way when turning across pedestrians crossing with permission. At an uncontrolled marked crossing, pedestrian priority and the careful-approach rules apply.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in Hungary?
Wait before the crossing until you can clear it without obstructing pedestrians. If a vehicle is stopped before a designated pedestrian crossing, including because of traffic, stop before passing it. Continue only after checking that you can do so without infringing pedestrian priority.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
Must Hungarian pedestrians use a nearby marked crossing?
Yes. Section 21 requires using a designated pedestrian crossing when one is nearby.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
Where may Hungarian pedestrians cross an urban main road without a nearby marked crossing?
At a junction along the pavement’s continuation, or between a public-transport stop island and the nearer pavement along the island’s length.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
May Hungarian pedestrians cross at road level beside a nearby pedestrian underpass or footbridge?
No. Section 21 prohibits crossing the carriageway where such a facility is nearby.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
May Hungarian pedestrians duck under a roadside chain to cross?
No. Do not open, climb over, duck under or go around barriers to enter the closed area.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
Do Hungarian pedestrians retain crossing priority over emergency vehicles using special warning signals?
No, even at designated crossings and junctions where pedestrians would normally have priority.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
May Hungarian pedestrians step out beside a large parked vehicle where they lack priority?
No, if it or another obstacle blocks a clear view.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary, National Legislation Database, KRESZ, edition 11 April 2026
