Cyclist crossingUnited Kingdom
Traffic rules
United Kingdom
1. Cyclist crossing
A cyclist crossing is a designated place where cyclists cross a road or carriageway. It may connect sections of a cycle path or provide a specific crossing point where cyclists move from one side of the road to the other.
Cyclist crossings are usually identified by road markings, traffic signs or traffic signals. Priority rules vary between countries, so cyclists and drivers must follow the signs, signals and local traffic rules that apply at the crossing.
Can cyclists ride across a toucan crossing in Great Britain?
Yes. At a toucan crossing, cyclists and pedestrians are authorised to cross using the shared signal when the relevant green signal shows. This is different from an ordinary zebra crossing.
What is a parallel crossing in Great Britain?
A parallel crossing places a designated cycle crossing beside the pedestrian zebra crossing. Drivers must give way to cyclists already on it and should give way to those waiting to cross.
May cyclists ride across an ordinary zebra or puffin crossing in Great Britain?
Not as a normal cyclist crossing. Highway Code Rule 81 tells cyclists not to ride across ordinary zebra, pelican or puffin crossings; dismount and walk the bicycle unless the crossing is specifically designated for cycling.
