Pedestrian warningSlovakia
Traffic rules
Slovakia
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 Slovakia?
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.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Act 8/2009 section 4a; Decree 30/2020 signs 140-142,325
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act 8/2009, effective 1 October 2026
Does a pedestrian warning in Slovakia 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.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Act 8/2009 section 4a; Decree 30/2020 signs 140-142,325
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act 8/2009, effective 1 October 2026
Warning for pedestrians.
English • Traffic sign 140 • Pedestrians. The sign warns of increased pedestrian activity on the carriageway.
Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 140 • Chodci. Značka upozorňuje na zvýšený pohyb chodcov na vozovke.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 140 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Source revision 2011-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What should drivers know about pedestrian crossings in Slovakia?
Allow a pedestrian who has entered a crossing or is about to enter it to cross safely. Approach at a speed that lets you stop if needed. Always stop for a pedestrian using a white cane. These specific crossing duties do not apply to tram drivers; a warning sign alone does not mark the crossing itself.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Act 8/2009 section 4a; Decree 30/2020 signs 140-142,325
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act 8/2009, effective 1 October 2026
