Pedestrian warningIreland
7. 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.
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How should I react to a pedestrian warning in Ireland?
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.
🔗 rsa.ie • RSA Rules of the Road — guidance, law date 1 March 2025; read with later amendments
Does a pedestrian warning in Ireland 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.
🔗 rsa.ie • RSA Rules of the Road — guidance, law date 1 March 2025; read with later amendments
Warning for pedestrians.
English • W 140 • Pedestrians. Pedestrians may be in the road ahead. Slow down and allow adequate space.
Sources
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🔗 Roadguidelines.ie • Department of Transport • Traffic Signs Manual • W 140
SVG source: Government of Ireland – Department of Transport • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What should drivers know about pedestrian crossings in Ireland?
At an ordinary Irish zebra crossing, yield to pedestrians who have started crossing and be prepared for people waiting. The October 2025 rules expressly require yielding to people waiting at or already using a signed parallel or combined zebra crossing, including the permitted cycle, e-moped and e-scooter users. Obey traffic signals where provided. A raised surface alone does not create crossing priority.
🔗 rsa.ie • RSA Rules of the Road — guidance, law date 1 March 2025; read with later amendments

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