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128AEntering blocked crossing
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128A Entering blocked crossing (1) A driver must not enter a children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing if the driver cannot drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked. pedestrian, or by a fallen load on the road. (2) Despite subsection (1), a driver may enter a children’s crossing or a pedestrian crossing if— (a) the crossing is immediately before an intersection that does not have traffic lights; and (b) the crossing is not blocked; and (c) before entering the crossing, the driver gives way to any pedestrian on the crossing. (3) Subsection (2) applies despite anything to the contrary in section 171 (Stopping on or near children’s crossing) or section 172 (Stopping on or near pedestrian crossing (except at intersection)). (4) However, subsection (3) is not intended to permit a driver to park a vehicle contrary to section 171 or section 172.