| Pelican Crossings |
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A Pelican crossing is controlled by traffic signals. Pedestrians push a button to register their desire to cross. The red man / green man indicator is located on the far side of the crossing.
Zig-zag markings are laid on both the approaches and the exits to the crossing. The zig-zags ban waiting or parking, and prohibit vehicles from overtaking the leading moving motor vehicle on the approach to the crossing or the leading vehicle that has stopped at the crossing to allow pedestrians to cross. They also warn pedestrians of the increased risk of crossing in the zig-zag area.
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| When the green man is illuminated, it is safe to start to cross the road. There may also be a bleeping sound to assist the visually impaired. Some push button units are also fitted with a tactile knob under the unit which rotates when the green man is illuminated.
Once the green man starts flashing, there should be sufficent time to finish crossing the road if the pedestrian has already started.
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At a dual crossing, where pedestrians are walking with traffic, Department for Transport design standards state that audible sound should not be provided as the visually impaired may be unable to determine which side of the crossing is bleeping and safe to cross. At this type of crossing the push button units are fitted with a tactile knob under the unit which rotates when the green man is illuminated.
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| In Warwickshire most new pedestrian crossings are of the Puffin type. |
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Other types of pedestrian crossing
Zebra
Puffin
Toucan
Pegasus |
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| To contact the Traffic Control and Information Systems Team |
Traffic Projects Group
Environment & Economy
Warwickshire County Council
PO Box 43
Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4SX | Tel: 01926 412810
Fax: 0870 2428144
email: signals@warwickshire.gov.uk |