Safety of pedestrians
Pedestrians shall use
sidewalk or footpath
the part of the road outside the roadway
the road edge, left versus traffic and never more than two road users parallel
Pedestrian riding a bicycle or moped
be used as a right-hand side walker
can be used on the opposite side of the road due to danger or special circumstances
Crossing road or bike path
Special care shall be taken with regard to approaching vehicles. Ideally, it should be used:
pedestrian walkway or other walkway if nearby
tunnel and bridge for pedestrians
otherwise walking across the road and as near to a junction
Where traffic is controlled by the police or by traffic lights, the road may only be crossed by an overpass when road user
green light for pedestrian traffic
the police indicate by signalling that pedestrian traffic is permitted
Traffic on footpaths
All road users on paths and sidewalks should aim to
in force if the right hand traffic
to overtake on the left
As surface markings distinguish paths for walking and cycling, it is worth respecting those markings.
Service provider
The Icelandic Transport Authority