Pedestrian traffic lights Flashcards
“Walk” or “Walking Person” means
pedestrian traffic signal light means it is legal to cross the street.
“Don’t Walk” or “Raised Hand”
pedestrian traffic signal light means you may not start crossing the street.
Flashing “Don’t Walk” or Flashing “Raised Hand” means
Means do not start crossing the street because the
traffic signal light is about to change!
If a pedestrian begins crossing the street after the traffic signal light starts flashing, wait until the pedestrian(s) has crossed the street before proceeding.
What are Pedestrian Phases (also called Pedestrian Scrambles) ?
are a series of crisscross, diagonal crosswalks that allow
pedestrians to cross in any direction at the same time,
including diagonally across the intersection.
These signals stop all vehicle traffic during the scramble phase.
If there are no pedestrian signals, obey the vehicle traffic signal lights.