"As there is no crossing point at the end of Gordon road, only an island, it is the duty of pedestrians to watch for cars, not the opposite."Absolutely"I can't see any reason for a pedestrian to believe they have the right of way just because they are stood in front of a bus."Frankly, crossing from behind a parked vehicle where you have no line of sight to oncoming traffic is not only irresponsible, it's plain stupid. Imagine stepping out in front of a cyclist o motorbike who is forced to swerve, due to your actions, into the path of oncoming traffic - feel better now? Walk down the road until you have clear view of the traffic.The OP is happy to cite the Highway Code, may I therefore quote from the same publication's section on the responsibilities of pedestrians?"Parked vehicles. If you have to cross between parked vehicles, use the outside edges of the vehicles as if they were the kerb. Stop there and make sure you can see all around and that the traffic can see you. Make sure there is a gap between any parked vehicles on the other side, so you can reach the pavement. Never cross the road in front of, or behind, any vehicle with its engine running, especially a large vehicle, as the driver may not be able to see you."And"A. First find a safe place to cross and where there is space to reach the pavement on the other side. Where there is a crossing nearby, use it. It is safer to cross using a subway, a footbridge, an island, a zebra, pelican, toucan or puffin crossing, or where there is a crossing point controlled by a police officer, a school crossing patrol or a traffic warden. Otherwise choose a place where you can see clearly in all directions. Try to avoid crossing between parked cars , on a blind bend, or close to the brow of a hill. Move to a space where drivers and riders can see you clearly. Do not cross the road diagonally".
Nigel Brooks ● 4705d