What they mean | What to do using the Road Crossing Code | |||
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When you arrive | If waiting to cross | If crossing | ||
A 'Red man' light means that you must not cross or start to cross the road. | Step 2 Wait on the pavement near the kerb. If there is a pedestrian push button, touch it. |
Steps 2 and 3 Wait on the pavement near the kerb. Sometimes it takes a while for the lights to change but you must not cross even if there is no traffic coming. |
Step 6 If the lights change to a 'Red man' quickly finish your crossing but do not stop or run and make sure drivers can see you. |
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A 'Green man' light means that you may cross the road if it is safe to do so. | Steps 2 to 6 Look out for traffic that may not stop even though the driver has a red light. |
Steps 3 to 6 Watch the traffic as well as the lights. Wait until all the traffic has stopped. |
Step 6 Look out for traffic that may not stop even though the driver has a red light. |
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A flashing 'Green man' light means you must not start to cross the road. | Step 2 Wait on the pavement near the kerb.If there is a pedestrian push button, touch it. |
Step 2 Wait on the pavement near the kerb. |
Step 6 You will have time to finish your crossing or reach a central refuge island safely. Keep going at a steady pace. |