Pedestrian crossingSpain
Traffic rules
Spain
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 Spain?
At a properly signed pedestrian crossing in Spain, drivers must give way to pedestrians. Drivers turning into another street must also yield to pedestrians already crossing it, even without a marked crossing.
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in Spain?
No. Pedestrians must obey pedestrian lights or an authorised officer. Where vehicle lights or an officer control the crossing without pedestrian lights, do not enter while vehicles are permitted to proceed. At an uncontrolled marked crossing, pedestrians have priority but must still check approaching vehicles.
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in Spain?
Do not enter if traffic is likely to leave you stopped across the crossing and obstructing pedestrians. Overtaking at a pedestrian crossing or nearby is prohibited.
May Spanish pedestrians cross just beside an available pedestrian crossing?
No. In an area with pedestrian crossings, use the crossing itself.
Must Spanish pedestrians check approaching vehicles before using an uncontrolled marked crossing?
Yes. Enter only when their distance and speed allow safe crossing, despite pedestrian priority.
How should Spanish pedestrians walk across the carriageway?
Perpendicular to its axis, without unnecessary delay or stopping, and without obstructing others.
May Spanish pedestrians take a shortcut across a roundabout’s carriageway?
No. Go around squares and roundabouts unless a pedestrian crossing is provided for the route.
What must Spanish pedestrians check before crossing away from a crossing?
That they can do so without risk or undue obstruction.
