Pedestrian crossingWallonia

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25. Pedestrian crossing

A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.

Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.

Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian crossing in Libramont. (Belgium)
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Which Belgian traffic signs indicate or warn of a pedestrian crossing?

Traffic sign F49 indicates the location of a pedestrian crossing, while warning sign A21 warns drivers that they are approaching a pedestrian crossing.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71

Crossing for pedestrians. Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign F49 • Pedestrian crossing.

Français • Signal routier F49 • Passage pour piétons.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F49 • Oversteekplaats voor voetgangers.

Sources

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.

🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 71. Aanwijzingsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 71. Signaux d'indication (FR)

Warning for a pedestrian crossing. Warning for a pedestrian crossing.

English • Traffic sign A21 • Pedestrian crossing.

Français • Signal routier A21 • Passage pour piétons.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord A21 • Oversteekplaats voor voetgangers.

Sources

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.

🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 66. Gevaarsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 66. Signaux de danger (FR)

Do pedestrians have priority at an uncontrolled Belgian crossing?

Yes. Drivers must give way to pedestrians who are on the crossing or are about to enter it.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71; Articles 12–14, 19 and 67

How must drivers approach an uncontrolled crossing?

Drivers must approach at a moderate speed and be prepared to stop for pedestrians.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71

May you stop on the crossing during congestion?

No. You may not enter a pedestrian crossing when congestion is likely to force you to stop on it.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71; Articles 23–27 and 51–52

How far before a pedestrian crossing is stopping or parking prohibited?

Stopping and parking on the carriageway are prohibited less than five metres before the crossing.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71; Articles 23–27 and 51–52

1 Wallonia 2 Motorway 3 Expressway 4 Residential area 5 Built-up area 6 Zone 7 Speed limit 8 Bike path 9 Cycling street 10 Pedestrian zone 11 Speed bump 12 Customs 13 One-way traffic 14 Quay 15 Slope 16 Bus lane 17 Dead end 18 Stop sign 19 Give way 20 Roundabout 21 Priority road 22 Road narrowing 23 Priority over oncoming traffic 24 Give way to oncoming traffic 25 Pedestrian crossing 26 Railway crossing 27 Mandatory direction 28 Turn prohibition 29 School area 30 Crossing animals 31 Rockfall 32 Curve 33 Chevron 34 Wrong-way driving 35 Roadworks 36 Height limit 37 Width limit 38 Weight limit 39 Radar speed sign 40 Selective barriers 41 Intersection direction sign 42 Priority at the next junction 43 Traffic lights 44 Pedestrian lights 45 Driving licence 46 Location marker 47 Traffic mirror 48 International border 49 Cycling route 50 Parking 51 No parking 52 Kiss and ride 53 Parking meter 54 Traffic management 55 Reversing 56 Uncontrolled crossroad 57 Road surface 58 Ring road 59 Cycle highway 60 Licence plate 61 Charging station 62 Dangers 63 Turn on red 64 Identity card 65 Fire risk 66 Pedestrian 67 Moped 68 Car 69 Truck 70 Bus 71 Police 72 Ambulance 73 Tram lights 74 European emission standard 75 Pothole 76 Public square 77 Path 78 Particulates 79 Air pollution 80 Rush hour 81 Road code 82 Street gutter 83 Cargo bike 84 Forestry vehicle 85 Construction vehicle 86 Semi-trailer truck 87 Trolleybus 88 Speed pedelec 89 Delivery vehicle 90 Idling 91 Tow truck 92 Four-wheel drive 93 No vehicles 94 Bicycle 95 Motorcycle equipment 96 Railcar 97 Rail track 98 Public transport 99 Caravan 100 Trailer ...