the driver's handbook

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R O A d R U L E S
Crossings
Crossings for Pedestrians
Crossing for pedestrians are indicated by road markings, signs or lights
where people may cross the road safely. It is the driver’s responsibility
to give way at all forms of crossings. It is an offence to overtake another
vehicle that is stopping or has stopped at a crossing for the purposes of
giving way to pedestrians using the crossing.
Crossings for pedestrians come in various forms including:
Marked foot crossings
Marked foot crossings have two parallel broken white lines indicating
where pedestrians must cross with pedestrian lights facing pedestrians
and traffic lights facing drivers. These crossings are located at
signalised intersections and may also be located between intersections.
Pedestrian push buttons are provided at these crossings to stop road
traffic to allow pedestrians to cross safely. Walk / Don’t Walk lights are
displayed for pedestrians.
The Driver’s Handbook
Pedestrian Crossing
Example 15
Driver must not pass or
overtake a vehicle that has
stopped to give way to a
pedestrian at a pedestrian
crossing.
Pedestrian crossings
Pedestrian crossings have white stripes (‘zebra’ road markings)
across the road with pedestrian crossing signs (walking legs) and
may also have alternative twin flashing lights. (Example 15)