Pedestrian crossingWallonia
25. 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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Which Belgian traffic signs indicate or warn of a pedestrian crossing?
Traffic sign F49 indicates the location of a pedestrian crossing, while warning sign A21 warns drivers that they are approaching a pedestrian crossing.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71
Crossing for pedestrians.
English • Traffic sign F49 • Pedestrian crossing.
Français • Signal routier F49 • Passage pour piétons.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F49 • Oversteekplaats voor voetgangers.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 71. Aanwijzingsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 71. Signaux d'indication (FR)
Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
English • Traffic sign A21 • Pedestrian crossing.
Français • Signal routier A21 • Passage pour piétons.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A21 • Oversteekplaats voor voetgangers.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 66. Gevaarsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 66. Signaux de danger (FR)
Do pedestrians have priority at an uncontrolled Belgian crossing?
Yes. Drivers must give way to pedestrians who are on the crossing or are about to enter it.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71; Articles 12–14, 19 and 67
How must drivers approach an uncontrolled crossing?
Drivers must approach at a moderate speed and be prepared to stop for pedestrians.
May you stop on the crossing during congestion?
No. You may not enter a pedestrian crossing when congestion is likely to force you to stop on it.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71; Articles 23–27 and 51–52
How far before a pedestrian crossing is stopping or parking prohibited?
Stopping and parking on the carriageway are prohibited less than five metres before the crossing.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 40–43, 66, 71; Articles 23–27 and 51–52

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