Pedestrian warningPortugal
Traffic rules
Portugal
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 Portugal?
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.
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
🔗 pgdlisboa.pt • PGDL Road Code, second page — pedestrian and crossing provisions, articles 99–104
Does a pedestrian warning in Portugal 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.
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
🔗 pgdlisboa.pt • PGDL Road Code, second page — pedestrian and crossing provisions, articles 99–104
What should drivers know about pedestrian crossings in Portugal?
At an uncontrolled marked crossing, reduce speed and stop if necessary for pedestrians who have begun crossing. A turning driver must also allow pedestrians crossing the road being entered to pass, even without a marked crossing.
🔗 ansr.pt • ANSR official RST — corrected 2019 republication, sign descriptions and markings
🔗 pgdlisboa.pt • PGDL Road Code, second page — pedestrian and crossing provisions, articles 99–104
