Which crossing can detect people on them

We no longer install pelican crossings as the newer puffin crossings provide a better facility for pedestrians. Puffin crossings are an updated version of pelican crossing, and they look very similar. The main difference is that the red and green man signals are just above the WAIT box and not on the other side of the road. Pedestrians should press the button on the box. Puffin crossings have special sensors built in which can detect a pedestrian waiting and make sure that traffic remains stopped until all the pedestrians have crossed the road.

Puffins do not have a flashing green man for pedestrians or a flashing amber for drivers. This crossing has black and white stripes like a zebra with orange flashing beacons at each end. A zebra crossing gives the pedestrian right of way once their foot is on the crossing. However, pedestrians must make sure that all the traffic has stopped before crossing and they should keep looking and listening as they cross.

Many people ask for zebra crossings to be changed to puffin crossings, believing them to be safer. Recent research has shown that the safety record of both types is very similar and that, in some cases, zebras are safer. These crossings are provided for pedestrians and cyclists, usually at sites where cycle routes cross busy roads.

They are similar to a puffin with the crossing operated by a push button on the WAIT box. On a toucan there is a green and red cycle signal as well as the more familiar red and green man. For queries or advice about criminal record checks, email ani accessni. For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency.

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