Temporary sign
Crossing not in use sign
What does the Crossing not in use sign mean?
Shows that a zebra, parallel or signal crossing is temporarily out of use. Cross with care.
Also known as: Pedestrian crossing not in use
What it means
The crossing is temporarily out of use.
The sign tells pedestrians, cyclists and riders that a crossing facility is temporarily out of use.
Do not rely on the crossing, and take care when crossing the road.
Where you'll see it
Beside zebra, parallel or signal crossings that are out of use.
Rules to know
The sign indicates that a zebra, parallel or signalled crossing facility is temporarily out of use.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 161
Common mistakes
Mistake: Expecting traffic to stop at the marked crossing.
Instead: The crossing is not in use. Treat it as an ordinary place to cross.
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See also
Pedestrian crossing
Warning sign
A normal crossing warning.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Road works and temporary signs, p. 161
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 7016). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content