Automotive pedal support structure and automotive vehicle provided therewith

To avoid a steering shaft (61) changing its orientation during a frontal collision in an automotive pedal support structure equipped with an operating pedal (21) disposed behind a dash panel (11) of an automotive vehicle and the steering shaft (61) comprising a universal joint (64) disposed in the proximity of the operating pedal (21). Provided are a first bracket (3) comprising a first and second side wall portions (31, 35) and a connecting portion (36) and a second bracket pivoted to the first bracket (3) so as to be rotated during the frontal collision. The operating pedal (21) is pivoted to the second bracket (4). During the frontal collision, the universal joint (64) is longitudinally moved relatively with respect to the first bracket (3) while contacting with side surfaces of the first and second side wall portions (31, 35).