Which type of crossing has a flashing amber phase, and what does it mean for you as a driver?5/3/2014 Pelican Crossings are the crossings which are signal-controlled crossings where flashing amber follows the red 'Stop' light. This crossing is made aware to the drivers with its traffic lights and zig-zag road markings. As a driver, you MUST give way to any pedestrians on the crossing, when the amber light is flashing. If the amber light is flashing and there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed with caution. After the lights start flashing, watch out for people making a last-minute dash. Be prepared to let them cross but no not wave others onto the crossing. 
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Katja
28/7/2017 09:23:19
In the area where I live (central London, in the vicinity of the Lords cricket ground ) there is a pedestrian crossing traffic light that turns into flashing green after very few seconds (it does not stay green for long to give pedestrians time to cross if not walking fast). As the green light flashes, the traffic light for the vehicles turns yellow and starts flashing as well. At that point the drivers start driving and cross the pedestrian crossing relatively aggressively in most cases. This leaves me frequently in the middle of the road and unable to cross the remaining section. Is there anyone I can contact (police, the city authority) that would enforce the code you mention above? I know there have previously been fatalities for a similar reason in the area.
Fabafaga
23/8/2018 14:31:16
Hi 17/11/2017 08:46:39
I suggest that you direct your comment to the Highways section at the relevant local borough council. Suggest they extend the length of the red light. You could also contact your local ward councillor.
Ross Templeman
7/5/2018 16:24:49
I'm not a driver myself, but I have sometimes wondered; if the light is green and a pedestrian at the crossing is simply impatient and starts to cross regardless (they have pushed the button, but have decided not to wait for the lights to change), but a car, seeing the light is green, goes through the pelican crossing (assume the car and pedestrian are on opposite sides of the road). Who is in the wrong from a legal standpoint when the car could potentially stop, but is reasonably close to the crossing when the pedestrian decides to prematurely start walking?
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23/8/2018 14:31:59
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RMCF
2/7/2018 10:07:37
@Ross - a PDI here - The factors that would be considered in terms of the vehicle driver are:
Learner
8/6/2020 22:11:46
This seems potentially dangerous to me. Why not just get ready to stop at amber, stop at red, get ready to go at flashing amber and go at green? Seems easy to understand to me an absolutely minimises risk.
David Mottram
1/2/2022 15:57:25
The new rules say I am to give way to a pedestrian when turning into a side road. I should do this if they have started to cross or are waiting to cross. How am I supposed to know the difference between someone waiting to cross and someone just standing on the corner? Leave a Reply. |