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4. Crossing At Traffic Lights

Controlled crossings can also be at intersections with traffic lights or "robots".

  • Keep between the solid white lines and watch for moving vehicles
  • Cross briskly to avoid being run over by impatient motorists
  • Beware of drivers turning where they are crossing
  • Beware of drivers and cross carefully when the light is green
  • Do not cross when is red. Only cross when the green man shows and when it is safe to do so.
  • When the red man appears while you are in the middle of the road / street, continue crossing; but when you are still on the pavement, do not cross at all.

Most intersections have traffic lights which all road users - both motorists and pedestrians - have to obey.

  • Do not cross when the light is red.
  • Do not cross when the light shows amber / yellow.
  • Cross when the light is green and if it is safe to do so.
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Original version compiled by

Section Education And Communication:
Division Road Traffic Management
Department of Transport - R.S.A
In conjunction with Provincial Departments of Transport

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