Pedestrian priority: what it means

What it means

You are at the entrance to an area intended for pedestrians, and pedestrians have priority there. Other traffic is limited to emergency vehicles, vehicles loading and off loading goods, and maintenance vehicles.

What you must do

Do not drive into the area unless you are driving one of those vehicles. If you are, drive carefully at a maximum speed of 15 km/h. Give priority to pedestrians crossing the road, and look out for pedestrians who want to cross.

Where you see it

At the entrance to an area intended for pedestrians.

Remember

Pedestrians first, and at most 15 km/h for the few vehicles allowed in.

No other vehicles are permitted in the area.

When loading or off loading goods, do so only in areas marked by road traffic signs.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs is displayed at the entrance to an area intended for pedestrians?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   The Pedestrian priority sign is found at the entrance to an area meant for pedestrians.

2. Question 2

   

   What is the purpose of the sign shown?

   • A To prohibit pedestrians from entering the area
   • B To warn of a pedestrian crossing ahead
   • C To give priority to pedestrians
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   Answer: C: To give priority to pedestrians

   The purpose of the Pedestrian priority sign is to give priority to pedestrians.

3. Question 3

   Which ONE of the following vehicles is NOT permitted in an area with a Pedestrian priority sign?

   • A Maintenance vehicles
   • B Private motor cars passing through the area
   • C Vehicles loading and off loading goods
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   Answer: B: Private motor cars passing through the area

   Only emergency vehicles, vehicles loading or off loading goods, and maintenance vehicles may drive there; private cars passing through may not.