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Danger of pedestrians entering the crosswalk on which they have the right of way priority

ISSN printed: 1733-8670, ISSN on-line: 2392-0378
Olejnik, Krzysztof1
URI: https://repository.am.szczecin.pl/handle/123456789/2890
2025-12-30
In Poland, the introduction of absolute priority for pedestrians at crosswalks in traffic regulations may increase the number of accidents. Improved traffic control of intersecting routes may be a more effective solution. The recent amendment to the law overlooks the fact that a moving vehicle cannot stop immediately. The dynamics of vehicle stopping, especially before a pedestrian crossing, must be taken into account. This article analyzes possible road scenarios encountered when approaching a pedestrian crossing. Pedestrians at crosswalks should be safe and protected. While granting pedestrians the right of way is an ideal scenario, certain situations may still pose risks to their safety. Proposed solutions to reduce the risk of accidents for pedestrians entering the crossing are also included. The introduction of appropriate signaling, along with a selected algorithm and sensors, can help alleviate the danger to pedestrians. Additionally, the system should identify when a bus is approaching the pedestrian crossing and monitor adverse weather conditions that reduce a vehicle’s ability to stop abruptly
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Title

Danger of pedestrians entering the crosswalk on which they have the right of way priority

Pages

Figures

10

Tables

1

ISSN printed

1733-8670

ISSN on-line

2392-0378

DOI

10.17402/666

Type

Original scientific article

Journal

84 Scientific Journals of the Maritime University of Szczecin, no. 84 / 2025

Publisher

Scientific Journals Maritime University of Szczecin, Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie

Copyright Holder

Scientific Journals Maritime University of Szczecin, Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie

Published

2025-12-30

Recieved

2025-10-10

Accepted

2025-11-19

Funding

No data

Keywords

safety system, pedestrians, signaling controller, control algorithm, crosswalk, traffic

URI:

https://repository.am.szczecin.pl/handle/123456789/2890

Language

English

Authors

Olejnik, Krzysztof1

Affiliation

1 Opole University of Technology, Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics 31 Sosnkowskiego St.,45-272 Opole, Poland, krzysztof.olejnik2@gmail.com

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