Pedestrian Signal Lights

Question 1

What does the “WALK” or “WALKING PERSON” pedestrian traffic signal light mean?

Answer 1

It is legal to cross the street.

Question 2

What does the “DON’T WALK” or “RAISED HAND” pedestrian traffic signal mean?

Answer 2

You may not start crossing the street.

Question 3

What does a flashing “DON’T WALK” or flashing “RAISED HAND” traffic signal light mean?

Answer 3

Do not start crossing the street bcz the signal is about to change.
If a pedestrian begins crossing while this signal is on, allow them to cross fully before proceeding.

Question 4

Pedestrian traffic signal lights may also show… [?] to indicate how many seconds remain for crossing.

Answer 4

numbers

Question 5

What are PEDESTRIAN PHASES (aka PEDESTRIAN SCRAMBLES)?

Answer 5

A series of criss-cross, diagonal cross walks that allow pedestrians to cross in any direction at the same time, including diagonally, across the intersection. These signals stop all vehicles during the scramble phase.

Question 6

If there are no “WALK” or “WALKING PERSON” pedestrian traffic signal lights… [?]

Answer 6

obey the vehicle traffic signal lights.