You are waiting at a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian light is still red, but the traffic lights for vehicles are green. Due to congestion, traffic on your side of the road has come to a complete standstill, while vehicles on the opposite side are still moving freely. What should you do?

Explanation

According to the Highway Code, Rule 24, when the road is congested, traffic on your side may be forced to stop even though their traffic lights are green, while vehicles on the other side may still be moving. You must not assume it is safe to cross just because nearby vehicles are stationary. You should use the crossing properly by pressing the pedestrian button and waiting until the pedestrian signal shows green before you start to cross. This ensures that all traffic is required to stop and that you are crossing with a dedicated pedestrian phase, rather than relying on gaps in moving traffic.