The Expert will be specific knowledgeable people at the Department of Transport, Arrive Alive Communications,
the Road Traffic Management Corporation or others who might have the expertise to answer the question.
05 Dec 2006
Question
I have, without success, tried to get information about walking on the roads in South Africa. Is one allowed to walk on a public road? Friends tell me that you may not walk on a Highway, is this true?
Answer
You may walk on the shoulder of any public road facing oncoming traffic (for your own safety). You may not walk on a freeway (unless in an emergency). Highways are main roads with speeds from 80 to 120 km/h and you may walk along them.
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