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81Giving way at pedestrian crossing
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81 Giving way at pedestrian crossing (1) A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing. (2) A driver must give way to any pedestrian or bicycle rider on or entering a pedestrian crossing. pedestrian crossing means an area of a road— (a) at a place with white stripes on the road surface that— (i) run lengthwise along the road; and (ii) are of approximately the same length; and (iii) are approximately parallel to each other; and (iv) are in a row that extends completely, or partly, across the (b) with or without either or both of the following: (i) a pedestrian crossing sign; (ii) alternating flashing twin yellow lights.
Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing In this example, the driver must give way to the pedestrian on the crossing. Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing at a slip lane In this example, the driver must give way to the pedestrian on the crossing.