Unsignalised crossings generally assist pedestrians, and usually prioritise pedestrians, depending on the locality. Signalised pedestrian crossings clearly separate when each type of traffic (pedestrians or road vehicles) can use the crossing. Rules govern usage of the pedestrian crossings to ensure safety for example, in some areas, the pedestrian must be more than halfway across the crosswalk before the driver proceeds. They are also commonly installed where large numbers of pedestrians are attempting to cross (such as in shopping areas) or where vulnerable road users (such as school children) regularly cross. Marked pedestrian crossings are often found at intersections, but may also be at other points on busy roads that would otherwise be too unsafe to cross without assistance due to vehicle numbers, speed or road widths. The term "pedestrian crossing" is also used in the Vienna and Geneva Conventions, both of which pertain to road signs and road traffic. Pedestrian crossings in (clockwise, from top left) Hong Kong, New York City, Brisbane and LondonĪ pedestrian crossing (or crosswalk in American English) is a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road, street or avenue.
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