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What does the flashing amber light mean at a pelican crossing?

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Stop if you can do so safely

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

Stop and wait for the green light

Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross

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Pedestrians use push-button controls to activate the signals. Pelican crossings have no red-and-amber stage before green. Instead, they have a flashing amber light. This means you must give way to pedestrians on the crossing, but you may proceed if the crossing is clear.

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Rule 196Highway Code rule · Flashing amber requires giving way to people already crossing.

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