Road rules / 🇬🇧 giveway

At a pelican crossing, what does the flashing amber light mean?

✓ ANSWER

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing; proceed if it is clear

Flashing amber at a pelican crossing means you must give way to pedestrians still on the crossing, but may go on if it is clear.

All the options

  1. ✓Give way to pedestrians on the crossing; proceed if it is clear
  2. ✗Stop and wait until the light turns green
  3. ✗Speed up to clear the crossing before pedestrians step out
  4. ✗Pedestrians must not start to cross, so drive on regardless

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