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Rules 191-199
Part 5
Rules for using the road, including general rules, overtaking, road junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and reversing.
As we move into the final third of the rules for the road in our series covering the whole of the UK highway code, in this post well be covering the rules for Pedestrian Crossings.
The highway code can be bought in shops and online, as well as a free version on the UK goverments website, click here to access the free to use highway code.
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Rules 191-199, Pedestrian Crossings
Rule 191
You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians.
Laws ZPPPCRGD regs 18, 20 & 24, RTRA sect 25(5) & TSRGD regs 10, 27 & 28
Rule 192
In queuing traffic, you should keep the crossing clear.
The highway code can be bought in shops and online, as well as a free version on the UK goverments website, click here to access the free to use highway code.
And for people wanting a more visual highway code or those who struggle with the technical talk, the Colour Book Academy offer a great new highway code, that allows you to colour in but every rule of the highway code is explained with diagrams and scenario's for each and every rule, this is a great resource for those wanting something abit more fun with learning. Click here to order yours today.
Rules 191-199, Pedestrian Crossings
Rule 191
You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians.
Laws ZPPPCRGD regs 18, 20 & 24, RTRA sect 25(5) & TSRGD regs 10, 27 & 28
Rule 192
In queuing traffic, you should keep the crossing clear.
Rule 192: Keep the crossing clear
Rule 193
You should take extra care where the view of either side of the crossing is blocked by queuing traffic or incorrectly parked vehicles. Pedestrians may be crossing between stationary vehicles.
Rule 194
Allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross and do not harass them by revving your engine or edging forward.
Rule 195
Zebra crossings. As you approach a zebra crossing
A zebra crossing with a central island is two separate crossings (see ‘Crossings’).
Law ZPPPCRGD reg 25
Signal-controlled crossings
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)
Rule 193
You should take extra care where the view of either side of the crossing is blocked by queuing traffic or incorrectly parked vehicles. Pedestrians may be crossing between stationary vehicles.
Rule 194
Allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross and do not harass them by revving your engine or edging forward.
Rule 195
Zebra crossings. As you approach a zebra crossing
- look out for pedestrians waiting to cross and be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross
- you MUST give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a crossing
- allow more time for stopping on wet or icy roads
- do not wave or use your horn to invite pedestrians across; this could be dangerous if another vehicle is approaching
- be aware of pedestrians approaching from the side of the crossing.
A zebra crossing with a central island is two separate crossings (see ‘Crossings’).
Law ZPPPCRGD reg 25
Signal-controlled crossings
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)
Rule 196: Allow pedestrians to cross when the amber light is flashing
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.
Check back Monday for our next part in our series.
The highway code printed is from the uk goverment website and under its open goverment licence, allows anyone to copy and share the code.
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.
Check back Monday for our next part in our series.
The highway code printed is from the uk goverment website and under its open goverment licence, allows anyone to copy and share the code.
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