footway

Example Sentences

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PC Harrison told the court he "did not see her in the footway at all on the approach".

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

It said the footway on Nursery Road's north side had never been signed as shared use and did not appear as a cycle route on council bike maps.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

A council has admitted making a mistake over a new footway colour scheme, described variously by residents as a "snotty colour green" and "hideous".

From BBC • May 11, 2022

The Met Police say they will issue fines of £50 for riding on the footway - and £100 and six driving licence penalty points for using a mobile phone or riding through a red light.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2022

Bascule bridge, a counterpoise or balanced drawbridge, which is opened by sinking the counterpoise and thus lifting the footway into the air.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah