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What is a guarded pedestrian crossing?

Get to know the rules for guarded pedestrian crossings. Adapt to traffic signals, learn the duty to give way and increase your road safety.

A guarded pedestrian crossing has either traffic signals or police signals. Below are some important points to consider:

  • All road users must adapt to the traffic signals.
  • If it turns to a green light when pedestrians are still on the pedestrian crossing, you as a motorist have an obligation to give way to the person until they arrive on the other side.
  • Do not blindly trust the traffic signals. Always pay extra attention to traffic to avoid accidents.

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