Pedestrian warningIceland

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Iceland. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Iceland

1. 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.

How should I react to a pedestrian warning in Iceland?

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.

🔗 reglugerd.is • Iceland: Regulation 250/2024 signs 140-142,516; Act 77/2019 section 27

🔗 althingi.is • Iceland: Road Traffic Act 77/2019, edition 1 October 2026

Does a pedestrian warning in Iceland 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.

🔗 reglugerd.is • Iceland: Regulation 250/2024 signs 140-142,516; Act 77/2019 section 27

🔗 althingi.is • Iceland: Road Traffic Act 77/2019, edition 1 October 2026

Warning for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 141 • Pedestrians. Indicates pedestrian traffic ahead.

Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 141 • Gangandi vegfarendur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan megi búast við umferð gangandi vegfarenda.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-03-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What should drivers know about pedestrian crossings in Iceland?

At an uncontrolled marked pedestrian crossing, approach without endangering or inconveniencing pedestrians already crossing or about to enter, and stop when necessary to let them cross. Signal-controlled crossings have their own rules. A general crossing location is not automatically a marked priority crossing.

🔗 reglugerd.is • Iceland: Regulation 250/2024 signs 140-142,516; Act 77/2019 section 27

🔗 althingi.is • Iceland: Road Traffic Act 77/2019, edition 1 October 2026