The Highway Code – Pelican Crossings

 

Pelican crossings

 
When learning to drive (and indeed long afterwards) you will encounter all manner of road crossings.
 
 

 
The Highway code gives great advice to help you…
 
Rule 196
 

Pelican crossings. These are signal-controlled crossings where flashing amber follows the red ‘Stop’ light. You MUST stop when the red light shows. When the amber light is flashing, you MUST give way to any pedestrians on the crossing. If the amber light is flashing and there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed with caution.
 

Laws ZPPPCRGD regs 23 & 26, & RTRA sect 25(5)
 

Pelican Crossings Video

 

 
 

Other crossings

 
Rule 197
 
Pelican crossings which go straight across the road are one crossing, even when there is a central island. You MUST wait for pedestrians who are crossing from the other side of the island.
 
Laws ZPPPCRGD reg 26 & RTRA sect 25(5)
 
 
Rule 198
 
Give way to anyone still crossing after the signal for vehicles has changed to green. This advice applies to all crossings.
 
 
Rule 199
 
Toucan, puffin and equestrian crossings. These are similar to pelican crossings, but there is no flashing amber phase; the light sequence for traffic at these three crossings is the same as at traffic lights. If the signal-controlled crossing is not working, proceed with extreme caution.
 

Other Crossings Videos

 
 

 
 

 
 

Highway Code Advice from the DVSA –
The Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales and is essential reading for everyone.
 
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