Is it permitted for pedestrians to walk on the right-hand side of a road outside built-up areas?

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The general rule states that pedestrians must walk on the left side of roads outside built-up areas to face oncoming traffic, allowing them to react to danger. However, there is a key exception: if road or traffic conditions make walking on the left dangerous (e.g., due to lack of a shoulder, poor visibility, or obstacles), pedestrians may and should walk on the right if it is objectively safer. Safety always takes precedence over the general positioning rule.

Is it permitted for pedestrians to walk on the right-hand side of a road outside built-up areas?

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