Crossing where there is an island in the road

Use the Road Crossing Code to cross to the island. Stop there and use the Code again to cross the second half of the road. Remember to look all round and listen.

Crossing at a junction

If you have to cross at a road junction, look out and listen for traffic turning the corner, especially from behind you.

Crossing at traffic lights

At some traffic lights there are red and green signals for pedestrians which tell you when to cross.
Always obey them.

Crossings controlled by Police, Traffic Wardens or Road Safety

When Road Safety Patrols, police officers or traffic wardens are controlling the traffic, wait until they signal to you to cross the road. Always cross in front of them.

Crossing one-way streets

Use the Road Crossing Code. Check which way the traffic is going. Remember that in one-way
streets there will usually be more than one traffic lane going in the same direction. Do not cross until it is safe to cross all the lanes of traffic

Parked vehicles

Try not to cross between parked cars. However, if there is nowhere else to cross, choose a place where there is a space between two cars. Make sure neither car is about to move off. Walk to the outside edge of the cars and stop. Here you can be seen by drivers and you can look all round for traffic. Use the Road Crossing Code. When it is clear, cross, still looking and listening as you go.

Crossing bus lanes

In these lanes, buses may go faster than other traffic. Sometimes they go in the opposite direction. Cyclists and taxis may also be using them so take special care when crossing.

Guard rails

Guard rails are there to protect you. If you need to cross the road walk to the gap in the guard rails and use the Road Crossing Code. Never climb over or walk outside them.

Railway level crossings

There are many kinds of crossings - all can be dangerous. They may have gates or barriers or even no barriers at all. There may also be warning lights or bells. You must never cross when red lights flash or when you can hear warning sounds. Always stop behind the STOP line. Never go past a barrier that is down. Remember, if the lights continue to flash after a train has gone, another train is coming. It is not safe to cross until the lights go out.

If there are no flashing red lights, warning sounds or gates, you should still stop, look and listen to
make sure it is safe to cross.

You must always obey the instructions shown at crossings.