Use of sidewalks (pavements). Exceptions

Article 121. Use of sidewalks (pavements). Exceptions.
1. Pedestrians are required to sidewalks, except if absent or not practicable; when they may use the hard shoulder or, in its absence, the road, in accordance with the rules determined in this chapter (LST Art 49,1).
2. Nevertheless, where there is a sidewalk, by adopting due precautions, pedestrians may travel along the hard shoulder or, if that is absent or impassable, along the road:
a) If carrying a large object or pushing/dragging a non-motor vehicle of reduced dimensions, if using the sidewalk or hard shoulder would constitute a considerable hindrance for other pedestrians.
b) Any group of pedestrians directed by a person which forms a procession.
c) Someone in a wheelchair motorized or not, at a walking pace.
3. Pedestrians must use the sidewalk on the right in relation to their direction of travel, and if using the sidewalk on the left they must always give way to anyone raising their hand. He must not stop, thus impeding the use of the sidewalk by others, unless using a pedestrian crossing or to get in a vehicle.
4. Those using skateboards, skates or similar equipment must not use the road, unless in areas, roads or parts of which are specially provided for them, and may only use sidewalks shared with pedestrians in properly signed residential streets with the signal in Article 159, and in no case it is allowed that they be towed by other vehicles.
5. No vehicular traffic may use the sidewalks or other pedestrian zones.