What do these zigzag white lines mean?

The zigzags mean that the crossing remains easily visible to approaching traffic in general. A pedestrian on a crossing means you stop for them and allow them to cross in peace. Mike on November 24, 2015 at 8:13 am.

What do zigzag lines represent?

The approach to, and exit from, a pedestrian crossing is marked with zigzag lines. It also means that you must not park on them or overtake the leading vehicle when approaching the crossing. Parking here would block the view for pedestrians and the approaching traffic.

What does white zigzag mean?

White zigzags are commonly found either side of pedestrian crossings. They are designed to indicate that parking and overtaking in these zones is strictly prohibited. The same rule applies to yellow zigzag lines, which are found outside of schools, hospitals, police and fire stations.

What do the squiggly lines mean on British roads?

These zigzag lines indicate to United Kingdom motorists that they are approaching a pedestrian crossing.

Can you stop on white zig zag lines?

Unlike yellow zig zag lines, there are no exceptions to stopping on white zig zag lines (other than to wait for pedestrians).

Learning Point 178 - What the ZIG-ZAG's mean

What do zig zag lines outside a school mean?

Explanation: Parking on the yellow zigzag lines will block the view of the school entrance. This will endanger the lives of children wanting to cross the road on their way to and from school.

Can police park on zig zags?

White zig-zag lines

White zig-zags do not need a sign for enforcement, and parking on them at any time is prohibited.

Can you cross zig-zag lines?

You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians.

What is Rule 169 in the Highway Code?

Rule 169:“Do not hold up a long queue of traffic, especially if you are driving a large or slow-moving vehicle. “Check your mirrors frequently, and if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic pass.”

What is toucan crossing?

Toucan. Crossings are designed for both pedestrians and cyclists and are typically used adjacent to a cycle-path (Cyclists are not allowed to cross the road using Zebra, Pelican or Puffin crossings). They have the same signals as Pelicans, but include a green cycle symbol alongside the green man.

What are the four types of crossings?

Who enforces zig zag lines?

Yellow zig zag lines outside schools that have signs listing hours of operation will be enforced legally by the local council, which will use of camera cars, CCTV or parking wardens to issue a penalty charge notice.

How much is a fine for parking on zig zag?

To discourage drivers from stopping on the zig-zags, we use mobile CCTV vans to enforce the parking restrictions. We use these to issue penalty charge notices of £110, reducing to £55 if paid within 21 days, to those who illegally stop on the zig-zags.

How do you drive on zig zag roads?

Turn as little as possible.

As you continue through the curve, position your vehicle towards the other side of your lane. Finally, exit the curve towards the side of the road that you began in. This driving strategy will reduce the severity of a curve and the risk of skidding.

Is parking opposite zig zag lines illegal?

White zig-zag lines

Drivers must not park or overtake in this area, as parking would block the view for pedestrians and oncoming traffic. In summary, you risk a fine and penalty points by parking on yellow or white zig-zag lines, but yellow zig-zags needs an accompanying sign to be legally enforceable.

What happens if you park on a zigzag?

You do risk being fined and receiving penalty points by parking on white or yellow zig-zag lines, but yellow zig zags needs an accompanying sign to be legally enforceable. White lines, on the other hand, are enforced by local authorities and the police, and they do not require a sign to be enforceable.

What does yellow zig zag line mean?

The yellow zigzag line marks the area of the road where parking is prohibited, as it is reserved for another purpose. Therefore, we often see these markings at bus stops or loading and unloading areas. In other words, it is forbidden to park with any vehicle.

What is a Pecan crossing?

Toucan crossings are designed for pedestrians and cyclists to use at the same time. That's not to say that cyclists cannot use zebra, pelican and puffin crossings, but they should get off their bikes and wheel them across. With a toucan crossing, the area is wider, leaving plenty of room for cyclists to ride across.

Why are crossings named after birds?

It is obvious why a zebra crossing is so called due to the similarity in the markings. But the bird references are more puzzling. It basically stems from an abbreviation of pedestrian light controlled called PELICON. It quickly transformed into pelican and then the other names just followed its ornithological theme.

What are the 6 pedestrian crossings?

What is a penguin crossing?

Pelican Crossing

These crossings do exactly what they say on the tin – the pedestrian presses a button, traffic is brought to a stop by traffic lights and the pedestrians are signalled to cross by a signal on the opposite side of the road. These types of crossings are usually found in busier, heavily populated areas.

What means puffin crossing?

puffin crossing in British English

noun. a UK pedestrian road crossing with traffic lights signalling red to stop the traffic flow when pedestrians are seen on the crossing by infrared detectors. The green signal reappears when no pedestrians are seen on the crossing. Collins English Dictionary.

What does a Pegasus crossing look like?

Similar to a toucan crossing that allows both cyclists and people to cross, a pegasus crossing lets both horses and people cross. There are usually 2 yellow boxes mounted on a pole, one box lower down for pedestrians and one higher up so that someone riding a horse would be able to easily press the button.

What does flashing green man mean?

These are traffic light-controlled crossings, activated by a button, combined with a red or green figure on the other side of the road to tell pedestrians when to cross: the red figure means don't cross, a green figure means it is safe to, and a flashing green man shows you shouldn't start to cross, but will have time ...

What is a tiger crossing?

A Tiger Crossing combines a pedestrian zebra with a crossing for people on bikes. They are called Tiger because early versions had yellow stripes on black tarmac.