Pedestrian crossingIndonesia
8. Pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.
Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
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When must drivers give way at a pedestrian crossing in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, check for people already on a marked pedestrian crossing and give way as required by local signs and traffic law. Do not assume that a warning sign alone gives the same instruction as a stop or pedestrian signal.
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — Act Articles 106(2), 116(2)(f), 131–132
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009
Crossing for pedestrians.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.5e • Pedestrian crossing place. Marks a pedestrian crossing facility.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.5e • Tempat penyeberangan. Menunjukkan lokasi fasilitas penyeberangan pejalan kaki.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 127
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • II.6a • Pedestrians crossing. Warns of many pedestrians using a crossing facility.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • II.6a • Penyeberang jalan. Memperingatkan banyaknya pejalan kaki yang menggunakan fasilitas penyeberangan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 56
SVG source: Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in Indonesia?
At a crossing controlled by traffic lights or an authorised person, comply with that control. Drivers turning across a pedestrian route must still check carefully for pedestrians.
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — Act Articles 106(2), 116(2)(f), 131–132
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in Indonesia?
Do not queue on the crossing or conceal pedestrians from approaching drivers. Wait before entering until there is space to clear the crossing, and do not overtake or pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian where that would endanger anyone.
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — Act Articles 106(2), 116(2)(f), 131–132
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009

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