Pedestrian warningHungary

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7. Pedestrian warning

A pedestrian warning is a traffic warning indicating that pedestrians may be crossing or entering the roadway ahead. It is commonly used near pedestrian crossings or other locations where drivers need advance notice of frequent pedestrian activity.

Drivers approaching a pedestrian warning should reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to stop. The design of the warning sign and the priority rules at the crossing vary between countries.

Pedestrian warning
City-limit signs displaying both Latin and traditional Hungarian script. (Hosszúhetény, Hungary)
Wikimedia.org • Rovas Alapitvany • CC BY-SA
What does a pedestrian warning mean?

A pedestrian warning alerts drivers that pedestrians may be crossing or entering the road ahead.

Where are pedestrian warning signs commonly used?

They are commonly placed near pedestrian crossings or other locations with significant pedestrian activity.

How should you react to a pedestrian warning?

Reduce speed when necessary, watch both sides of the road and be prepared to give way or stop for pedestrians according to the applicable traffic rules.

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