Pedestrian crossingChina
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China
17. Pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.
Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
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When must drivers give way at a pedestrian crossing in China?
China’s Road Traffic Safety Act requires drivers approaching a pedestrian crossing to slow down and to stop and give way when pedestrians are crossing.
🔗 xzfg.moj.gov.cn • Mainland China — Law Articles 47 and 61–65; Regulations 38, 74–75
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in China?
Where pedestrian signals are installed, follow their indications and the applicable vehicle lights. Even a permitted movement must be made without endangering people crossing.
🔗 xzfg.moj.gov.cn • Mainland China — Law Articles 47 and 61–65; Regulations 38, 74–75
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in China?
Do not queue on the crossing or conceal pedestrians from approaching drivers. Wait before entering until there is space to clear the crossing, and do not overtake or pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian where that would endanger anyone.
🔗 xzfg.moj.gov.cn • Mainland China — Law Articles 47 and 61–65; Regulations 38, 74–75
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
Who must accompany preschool children on mainland Chinese roads?
A guardian, someone entrusted by the guardian, or another person responsible for their care.
🔗 xzfg.moj.gov.cn • Mainland China — Law Articles 47 and 61–65; Regulations 38, 74–75
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
What protection does mainland Chinese law give blind people crossing roads?
They should use a white cane or another guiding aid, and vehicles must give way to them.
🔗 xzfg.moj.gov.cn • Mainland China — Law Articles 47 and 61–65; Regulations 38, 74–75
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
May mainland Chinese pedestrians suddenly hurry across or turn back when vehicles approach?
No. Article 75 prohibits suddenly accelerating across, retreating or turning back mid-crossing when vehicles are close.
🔗 xzfg.moj.gov.cn • Mainland China — Law Articles 47 and 61–65; Regulations 38, 74–75
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
