Using the road•Rule 196
How to use pelican crossings
This rule is a legal requirement
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.
💡Example
At a pelican crossing you must stop at a red light, and when the light changes to flashing amber you must give way to any pedestrians still on the crossing. If the amber light is flashing and the crossing is completely clear, you may drive on carefully. For example, you stop at a red light as people cross in front of you; when the light starts flashing amber and everyone has finished crossing, you check both sides and then move off slowly.
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