Pedestrian warningAustralia
7. Pedestrian warning
A pedestrian warning is a traffic warning indicating that pedestrians may be crossing or entering the roadway ahead. It is commonly used near pedestrian crossings or other locations where drivers need advance notice of frequent pedestrian activity.
Drivers approaching a pedestrian warning should reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to stop. The design of the warning sign and the priority rules at the crossing vary between countries.
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How should I react to a pedestrian warning in Australia?
Reduce speed, look along both sides of the road and be ready to stop. The warning identifies a pedestrian hazard ahead; children, people with limited mobility or others may enter the road unexpectedly.
🔗 nsw.gov.au • Australia, NSW official road-user guidance — pedestrian-warning
Does a pedestrian warning in Australia identify the crossing itself?
Not necessarily. An advance warning alerts you to danger ahead. The actual crossing is identified by its own signs, markings or signals. Apply the crossing rules when you reach it, and follow any supplementary distance information.
🔗 nsw.gov.au • Australia, NSW official road-user guidance — pedestrian-warning
Warning for pedestrians.
English • W6-3 • Children. Children may cross the road ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop; this warning sign does not itself mark a pedestrian crossing.
Sources
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🔗 Transport.nsw.gov.au • Transport for NSW • W6-3
🔗 Qld.gov.au • Queensland Government • warning-sign illustrations
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What should drivers know about pedestrian crossings in Australia?
In New South Wales, give way to pedestrians on a pedestrian crossing and approach slowly enough to stop. A driver turning at an intersection must also give way to pedestrians crossing the road being entered, subject to the applicable rules.
🔗 nsw.gov.au • Australia, NSW official road-user guidance — pedestrian-warning

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