Puffin crossing signals sign

What it means

Pedestrian signals at a puffin crossing: wait on red, cross with care on green.

At a puffin crossing, the pedestrian signals sit above the push button, so you can see them while facing oncoming traffic. The crossing detects pedestrians and adjusts the crossing time.

If the red figure shows, press the button and wait. Unlike older crossings, the green figure does not flash before changing back to red.

Where you'll see it

At puffin crossings, beside the push button.

Rules to know

• The signals for pedestrians are located above the push button and are known as near-side signals. If the green walking figure is showing, you may cross with care. If the red standing figure is showing, press the push button and wait.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 144

• For drivers approaching a puffin crossing, the signals operate as normal traffic lights: there is no flashing amber signal as used at the older pelican crossing.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 144

Read more

• Traffic lightsThe light sequence, filter arrows and what each light means.

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Waiting for a flashing green figure.

  Instead: At a puffin crossing the green figure does not flash. If it turns red as you are about to cross, press the button and wait.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AThe lane is open
• BMove to the next lane on the left
• CPuffin crossing signals for pedestrians
• DSignals for horse riders at a crossing

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