Pedestrian lightsChina
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34. Pedestrian lights
Pedestrian lights are traffic signals that regulate when pedestrians may begin crossing a road. They normally display a red standing figure to prohibit starting and a green walking figure to permit crossing.
A flashing signal or countdown may warn that the permitted crossing period is ending. Pedestrians should cross without unnecessary delay, while turning drivers must remain alert and allow pedestrians who entered lawfully to finish crossing safely.
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What do pedestrian traffic signals mean in mainland China?
Green permits pedestrians to cross. Red prohibits entering the crossing; pedestrians already on it may continue across or wait at the road centre line. Check the actual pedestrian signal and traffic before stepping out.
What if the pedestrian signal changes while you are crossing in mainland China?
If the signal turns red after you have entered the crossing, the regulations allow you to continue or to wait at the road centre line. Do not start a new crossing on red.
May turning drivers ignore pedestrians on a signal-controlled crossing in mainland China?
No. Turning vehicles must not impede pedestrians permitted to cross. Drivers approaching a pedestrian crossing must slow down and stop to let pedestrians who are crossing pass.
Where should audible crossing signals be installed under mainland Chinese regulations?
At pedestrian-crossing signals on road sections frequently used by blind people.
May mainland Chinese pedestrians wait at the centre line if their crossing signal turns red?
Yes. Those already on the crossing may continue or wait at the road’s centre line.
