Pedestrian warningBrazil
Traffic rules
Brazil
1. 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.
How should I react to a pedestrian warning in Brazil?
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.
🔗 gov.br • National warning manual — relevant hazard and advance-warning criteria
Does a pedestrian warning in Brazil 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.
🔗 gov.br • National warning manual — relevant hazard and advance-warning criteria
What should drivers know about pedestrian crossings in Brazil?
Pedestrians on a marked crossing have priority, subject to signal-controlled rules. If the signal changes before they finish, let them complete the crossing. At an unsignalised junction, pedestrians already crossing also have priority.
🔗 gov.br • National warning manual — relevant hazard and advance-warning criteria
