The Official Highway Code

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Using the road

Pedestrian crossings

Signal-controlled crossings

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.

Rule 196

Allow pedestrians to cross when the amber light is flashing

Allow pedestrians to cross when the amber light is flashing

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