Pedestrians Ahead Sign: People may be crossing the road, often at a crossing with no lights. — Pedestrians ahead (Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A))

Pedestrians Ahead Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:People may be crossing the road, often at a crossing with no lights. Slow down and be ready to stop.

A warning triangle with a walking figure means people may be crossing the road ahead, often at a crossing without lights. Slow down and be ready to stop.

What to do when you see this sign

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Good to know: In the UK this triangle warns of a pedestrian crossing.

What kind of sign is it?

Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A). Warning signs are triangles with a red border in the UK and most of Europe. They tell you about a hazard ahead so you can slow down and get ready. They don’t give an order on their own, but ignoring the hazard can still lead to careless driving.

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