Try not to cross the road where there are parked vehicles. If you have to do so because other places would be more dangerous then

  • Choose a crossing place between parked private cars rather than larger vehicles such as lorries, as it is easier for you to see approaching traffic, and for drivers to see you. Choose as large a gap as you can.
  • If there are parked vehicles on both sides of the road, choose a gap between cars which has a gap on the opposite side as well.
  • Choose a place where you can see a long way up and down the road, that is choose to cross between private cars rather than between lorries or vans which will block your view completely.
  • Choose a gap between cars which have no drivers.
  • Choose a place which is well away from vehicles picking up or dropping passengers, or loading or unloading goods.
Look for a large gap beween cars
Look for a large gap beween cars.
Look for a gap on both sides of the road
Look for a gap between cars  on both sides of the road.
go to the outside edge of the car

When you have found a safe place to cross, go to the outside edge of the car and then stop. 

Standing at the outside edge of the parked vehicles will make it easier for you to see any approaching traffic, and also for drivers to see you.

You can now continue your crossing using the Road Crossing Code, Steps 3 to 6.

  • Step 3 - Look all around for traffic and listen.
  • Step 4 - If traffic is coming, let it pass. Look all around again.
  • Step 5 - When there is no traffic near you, walk straight across the road.
  • Step 6 - Keep looking and listening while crossing.

Look all around for traffic and vehicles leaving parking spaces along the road. Be careful that some electric/hybrid vehicles operate very quietly and not all drivers use signals.