Friday, July 30, 2010

The Highway Code - Rules for cyclists(59-82)

The Highway Code Introduction
The Highway Code - Rules for pedestrians(1-35)
The Highway Code - Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters(36-46)
The Highway Code - Rules about animals (47 - 58)
These rules are in addition to those in the following sections, which apply 
to all vehicles (except the motorway section). See also ‘You and your
bicycle’.
59)
Clothing. You should wear
a cycle helmet which conforms to current regulations, is the correct size and securely fastened
appropriate clothes for cycling. Avoid clothes which may get tangled in the chain, or in a wheel or may obscure your lights
light-coloured or fluorescent clothing which helps other road users to see you in daylight and poor light
reflective clothing and/or accessories (belt, arm or ankle bands) in the dark
Highway Code - Clothing.
60) At night your cycle have white front and red rear lights lit. It MUST
also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors,
if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke
reflectors will also help you to be seen. Flashing lights are permitted
but it is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without
street lighting use a steady front lamp.
61) Cycle Routes and Other Facilities. Use cycle routes, advanced stop
lines, cycle boxes and toucan crossings unless at the time it is unsafe
to do so. Use of these facilities is not compulsory and will depend on
your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.
62)
Cycle Tracks. These are normally located away from the road, but may
occasionally be found alongside footpaths or pavements. Cyclists and
pedestrians may be segregated or they may share the same space
(unsegregated). When using segregated tracks you MUST keep to the
side intended for cyclists as the pedestrian side remains a pavement
or footpath. Take care when passing pedestrians, especially children,
older or disabled people, and allow them plenty of room. Always be
prepared to slow down and stop if necessary. Take care near road
junctions as you may have difficulty seeing other road users, who might
not notice you. Law HA 1835 sect 72
63) Cycle Lanes. These are marked by a white line (which may be
broken) along the carriageway (see Rule 140). Keep within the lane
when practicable. When leaving a cycle lane check before pulling out
that it is safe to do so and signal your intention clearly to other road
users. Use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and will depend on your
experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.
64) You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & 
R(S)A 1984, sect 129
65) Bus Lanes. Most bus lanes may be used by cyclists as indicated on
signs. Watch out for people getting on or off a bus. Be very careful
when overtaking a bus or leaving a bus lane as you will be entering
a busier traffic flow. Do not pass between the kerb and a bus when
it is at a stop.
66) You should
keep both hands on the handlebars except when signalling or
changing gear
keep both feet on the pedals
never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow
or busy roads and when riding round bends
not ride close behind another vehicle
not carry anything which will affect your balance or may get tangled
up with your wheels or chain
be considerate of other road users, particularly blind and partially
sighted pedestrians. Let them know you are there when necessary,
for example, by ringing your bell if you have one. It is recommended
that a bell be fitted.
67) You should
look all around before moving away from the kerb, turning 
or manoeuvring, to make sure it is safe to do so. Give a 
clear signal to show other road users what you intend to do
(see ‘Signals to other road users’)
look well ahead for obstructions in the road, such as drains, 
pot-holes and parked vehicles so that you do not have to 
swerve suddenly to avoid them. Leave plenty of room when 
passing parked vehicles and watch out for doors being 
opened or pedestrians stepping into your path
be aware of traffic coming up behind you
take extra care near road humps, narrowings and other traffic
calming features
take care when overtaking (see Rules 162-169)
68) You MUST NOT
carry a passenger unless your cycle has been built or adapted to
carry one
hold onto a moving vehicle or trailer
ride in a dangerous, careless or inconsiderate manner
ride when under the influence of drink or drugs, including medicine.
Law RTA 1988 sects 24, 26, 28, 29 & 30 as amended by
RTA 1991
69) You MUST obey all traffic signs and traffic light signals.  
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD reg 10(1)
70) When parking your cycle
find a conspicuous location where it can be seen by passers-by
use cycle stands or other cycle parking facilities wherever possible
do not leave it where it would cause an obstruction or hazard to
other road users
secure it well so that it will not fall over and become an obstruction
or hazard.
71) You MUST NOT cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red.
Some junctions have an advanced stop line to enable you to wait and
position yourself ahead of other traffic (see Rule 178).
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 36(1)

     The Highway Code - Rules for road junctions
72) On the left. When approaching a junction on the left, watch out for
vehicles turning in front of you, out of or into the side road. Just before
you turn, check for undertaking cyclists or motorcyclists. Do not ride
on the inside of vehicles signalling or slowing down to turn left.
73) Pay particular attention to long vehicles which need a lot of room to
manoeuvre at corners. Be aware that drivers may not see you. They
may have to move over to the right before turning left. Wait until they
have completed the manoeuvre because the rear wheels come very
close to the kerb while turning. Do not be tempted to ride in the
space between them and the kerb.
74) On the right. If you are turning right, check the traffic to ensure it is
safe, then signal and move to the centre of the road. Wait until there
is a safe gap in the oncoming traffic and give a final look before
completing the turn. It may be safer to wait on the left until there is
a safe gap or to dismount and push your cycle across the road.
75) Dual carriageways. Remember that traffic on most dual carriageways
moves quickly. When crossing wait for a safe gap and cross each
carriageway in turn. Take extra care when crossing slip roads.
76) Full details about the correct procedure at roundabouts are
contained in Rules 184 -190. Roundabouts can be hazardous
and should be approached with care.

     The Highway Code - Rules for roundabouts
77)
You may feel safer walking your cycle round on the pavement or  verge. 
If you decide to ride round keeping to the left-hand lane you should
be aware that drivers may not easily see you
take extra care when cycling across exits. You may need to 
signal right to show you are not leaving the roundabout
watch out for vehicles crossing your path to leave or join the
roundabout
78)
Give plenty of room to long vehicles on the roundabout as 
they need more space to manoeuvre. Do not ride in the space 
they need to get round the roundabout. It may be safer to wait 
until they have cleared the roundabout.

     The Highway Code - Rules for crossing the road
79)
Do not ride across equestrian crossings, as they are for horse riders 
only. Do not ride across a pelican, puffin or zebra crossing. 
Dismount and wheel your cycle across.
80)
Toucan crossings. These are light-controlled crossings which 
allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross 
at the same time. They are push-button operated. Pedestrians 
and cyclists will see the green signal together. Cyclists are permitted 
to ride across.
81) Cycle-only crossings. Cycle tracks on opposite sides of the road may
be linked by signalled crossings. You may ride across but you MUST
NOT cross until the green cycle symbol is showing.
Law TSRGD regs 33(2)& 36(1)
82) Level crossings/Tramways. Take extra care when crossing the
tracks (See Rule 306). You should dismount at level crossings
where a ‘Cyclist Dismount’ sign is displayed.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The Highway Code - Rules about animals (47 - 58)

The Highway Code Introduction
The Highway Code - Rules for pedestrians(1-35)
The Highway Code - Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters(36-46)
The Highway Code - Rules for horse-drawn vehicles:
47)
Horse-drawn vehicles used on the highway should be operated and
maintained in accordance with standards set out in the Department
for Transport’s Code of Practice for Horse-Drawn Vehicles. This
Code lays down the requirements for a road driving assessment and
includes a comprehensive list of safety checks to ensure that a carriage
and its fittings are safe and in good working order. The standards
set out in the Road Driving Assessment may be required to be
met by a Local Authority if an operator wishes to obtain a local
authority licence to operate a passenger-carrying service
(see ‘Other information’).
48)
Safety equipment and clothing. All horse-drawn vehicles should have
two red rear reflectors. It is safer not to drive at night but if you do,
a light showing white to the front and red to the rear MUST be fitted.
Law RVLR 1989 reg 4

     The Highway Code - Rules for horse riders:
49)
Safety equipment. Children under the age of 14 MUST wear a helmet
which complies with the Regulations. It MUST be fastened securely.
Other riders should also follow these requirements. These requirements
do not apply to a child who is a follower of the Sikh religion while wearing
a turban.Laws H(PHYR) Act 1990, sect 1 & H(PHYR) 
Regulations 1992, reg 3
50)
Other clothing. You should wear
boots or shoes with hard soles and heels
light-coloured or fluorescent clothing in daylight
reflective clothing if you have to ride at night or in poor visibility
Highway Code - Horse Riders (Safety Equipment)
51)
At night. It is safer not to ride on the road at night or in poor visibility,
but if you do, make sure you wear reflective clothing and your horse
has reflective bands above the fetlock joints. A light which shows
white to the front and red to the rear should be fitted, with a band, to
 the rider’s right arm and/or leg/riding boot. If you are leading a
horse at night, carry a light in your right hand, showing white to the
front and red to the rear, and wear reflective clothing on both
you and your horse. It is strongly recommended that a
fluorescent/reflective tail guard is also worn by your horse.
      The Highway Code - Rules for riding:
52)
Before you take a horse on to a road, you should
Ensure all tack fits well and is in good condition
Make sure you can control the horse
Always ride with other, less nervous horses if you think that your horse
will be nervous of traffic. Never ride a horse without both a saddle and
bridle.
53)
Before riding off or turning, look behind you to make sure it is safe, then
give a clear arm signal. When riding on the road you should
keep to the left
keep both hands on the reins unless you are signalling
keep both feet in the stirrups
not carry another person
not carry anything which might affect your balance or get
tangled up with the reins
keep a horse you are leading to your left
move in the direction of the traffic flow in a one-way street
never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file
on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends
54)
You MUST NOT take a horse onto a footpath or pavement, and
you should not take a horse onto a cycle track. Use a bridleway
where possible. Equestrian crossings may be provided for horse
riders to cross the road and you should use these where
available (see Rule 27). You should dismount at level crossings
where a ‘horse rider dismount’ sign is displayed.
Laws HA 1835 sect 72, & R(S)A 1984, sect 129(5)
55) Avoid roundabouts wherever possible. If you use them you should
keep to the left and watch out for vehicles crossing your path
to leave or join the roundabout.
signal right when riding across exits to show you are not
leaving
signal left just before you leave the roundabout.
      The Highway Code - Rules for other animals:
56)
Dogs. Do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it
on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path
shared with cyclists or horse riders.
57)
When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are
suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are
driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly.
A seat belt  harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are
ways of restraining animals in cars.
58) Animals being herded. These should be kept under control at all
times. You should, if possible, send another person along the road
in front to warn other road users, especially at a bend or the brow
of a hill. It is safer not to move animals after dark, but if you do, then
wear reflective clothing and ensure that lights are carried (white at the
front and red at the rear of the herd).

Monday, July 26, 2010

The Highway Code - Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters(36 - 46)

The Highway Code Introduction
The Highway Code - Rules for pedestrians(1-35)
 (Called Invalid Carriages in law)
36) There is one class of manual wheelchair (called a Class 1 invalid carriage) and two classes of powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters. Manual wheelchairs and Class 2 vehicles are those with an upper speed limit of 4 mph (6 km/h) and are designed to be used on pavements. Class 3 vehicles are those with an upper speed limit of 8 mph (12 km/h) and are equipped to be used on the road as well as the pavement.
37) When you are on the road you should obey the guidance and rules for other vehicles; when on the pavement you should follow the guidance and rules for pedestrians.

     On pavements
38)
Pavements are safer than roads and should be used when available. You should give pedestrians priority and show consideration for other pavement users, particularly those with a hearing or visual impairment who may not be aware that you are there.
39)
Powered wheelchairs and scooters MUST NOT travel faster than 4 mph (6 km/h) on pavements or in pedestrian areas. You may need to reduce your speed to adjust to other pavement users who may not be able to move out of your way quickly enough or where the pavement is too narrow.
Law UICHR 1988 reg 4
40) When moving off the pavement onto the road, you should take special care. Before moving off, always look round and make sure it’s safe to join the traffic. Always try to use dropped kerbs when moving off the pavement, even if this means travelling further to locate one. If you have to climb or descend a kerb, always approach it at right angles and don’t try to negotiate a kerb higher than the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

     On the road
41)
You should take care when travelling on the road as you may be travelling more slowly than other traffic (your machine is restricted to 8 mph (12 km/h) and may be less visible).
42) When on the road, Class 3 vehicles should travel in the direction of the traffic. Class 2 users should always use the pavement when it is available. When there is no pavement, you should use caution when on the road. Class 2 users should, where possible, travel in the direction of the traffic. If you are travelling at night when lights MUST be used, you should travel in the direction of the traffic to avoid confusing other road users. Law UICHR 1988 reg 9
43)
You MUST follow the same rules about using lights, indicators and horns as for other road vehicles, if your vehicle is fitted with them. At night, lights MUST be used. Be aware that other road users may not see you and you should make yourself more visible – even in the daytime and also at dusk – by, for instance, wearing a reflective jacket or reflective strips on the back of the vehicle.
Law UICHR 1988 reg 9
44)
Take extra care at road junctions. When going straight ahead, check to make sure there are no vehicles about to cross your path from the left, the right, or overtaking you and turning left. There are several options for dealing with right turns, especially turning from a major road. If moving into the middle of the road is difficult or dangerous, you can
a) stop on the left-hand side of the road and wait for a safe gap in the traffic.
b) negotiate the turn as a pedestrian, i.e. travel along the pavement and cross the road between pavements where it is safe to do so. Class 3 users should switch the vehicle to the lower speed limit when on pavements
If the junction is too hazardous, it may be worth considering an alternative route. Similarly, when negotiating major roundabouts (i.e. with two or more lanes) it may be safer for you to use the pavement or find a route which avoids the roundabout altogether.
45)
All normal parking restrictions should be observed. Your vehicle should not be left unattended if it causes an obstruction to other pedestrians – especially those in wheelchairs. Parking concessions provided under the Blue Badge scheme (see ‘Other information’)will apply to those vehicles displaying a valid badge.
46
These vehicles MUST NOT be used on motorways (See Rule 253). They should not be used on unrestricted dual carriageways where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h) but if they are used on these dual carriageways, they MUST have a flashing amber beacon. A flashing amber beacon should be used on all other dual carriageways (see Rule 220). Laws RTRA sect 17(2) & (3), & RVLR reg 17(1) & 26

Friday, July 23, 2010

The Highway Code - Rules for pedestrians(1-35)

The Highway Code Introduction

General guidance
1) Pavements (including any path along the side of a road) should be used
if provided. Where possible, avoid being next to the kerb with your back
to the traffic. If you have to step into the road, look both ways first.
Always show due care and consideration for others.
2) If there is no pavement keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you
can see oncoming traffic.You should take extra care and
be prepared to walk in single file, especially on narrow roads or in
poor light
keep close to the side of the road.
It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend
(so that oncoming traffic has a better chance of seeing you).
Cross back after the bend.
3)
Help other road users to see you. Wear or carry something light coloured, bright or fluorescent in poor daylight conditions. When it is dark, use reflective materials (e.g. armbands, sashes, waistcoats and jackets), which can be seen, by drivers using headlights, up to three times as far away as non-reflective materials.
Highway Code - General Guidence
4) Young children should not be out alone on the pavement or road
(see Rule 7).
When taking children out, keep between them and the traffic and
hold their hands firmly. Strap very young children into push-chairs
or use reins. When pushing a young child in a buggy, do not push
the buggy into the road when checking to see if it is clear to cross,
particularly from between parked vehicles.

 5) Organised walks. Large groups of people walking together should use
a pavement if available; if one is not, they should keep to the left.
Look-outs should be positioned at the front and back of the group, and
they should wear fluorescent clothes in daylight and reflective clothes in
the dark. At night, the look-out in front should show a white light and the
one at the back a red light. People on the outside of large groups should
also carry lights and wear reflective clothing.
6) Motorways. Pedestrians MUST NOT be on motorways or slip roads except
in an emergency (see Rules 271 and 275)
Laws RTRA sect 17, MT(E&W)R 1982 as amended, reg 15(1)(b) & 
MT(S)R reg 13

     Crossing the road
7)
The Green Cross Code. The advice given below on crossing the road is
for all pedestrians. Children should be taught the Code and should not
be allowed out alone until they can understand and use it properly.
The age when they can do this is different for each child.
Many children cannot judge how fast vehicles are going or how
far away they are. Children learn by example, so parents and
carers should always use the Code in full when out with their children.
They are responsible for deciding at what age children can use it safely
by themselves.
a
First find a safe place to cross and where there is space to reach the pavement on the other side. Where there is a crossing nearby, use it. It is safer to cross using a subway, a footbridge, an island, a zebra, pelican, toucan or puffin crossing, or where there is a crossing point controlled by a police officer, a school crossing patrol or a traffic warden. Otherwise choose a place where you can see clearly in all directions. Try to avoid crossing between parked cars (see Rule 14), on a blind bend, or close to the brow of a hill.
Highway Code - Crossing The Road
Move to a space where drivers and riders can see you clearly.
Do not
cross the road diagonally.
b





c.
Stop just before you get to the kerb, where you can see if
anything is coming. Do not get too close to the traffic. If there
is no pavement, keep back from the edge of the road but make
sure you can still see approaching traffic.

Look all around for traffic and listen.
Traffic could come from
any direction. Listen as well, because you can sometimes hear
traffic before you see it.

If traffic is coming, let it pass. Look all around again and listen.
Do not cross until there is a safe gap in the traffic and you are
certain that there
is plenty of time. Remember, even if traffic is a long way off, it
may be approaching very quickly.
e
When it is safe, go straight across the road - do not run.Keep
looking and listening for traffic while you cross, in case there is
any traffic you did not see, or in case other traffic appears
suddenly. Look out for cyclists and motorcyclists travelling
between lanes of traffic. Do not walk diagonally across the
road.
8)
At a junction. When crossing the road, look out for traffic turning into the
road, especially from behind you. If you have started crossing and traffic
wants to turninto the road, you have priority and they should give way
(see Rule 170).

9)
Pedestrian Safety Barriers. Where there are barriers, cross the road only
at the gaps provided for pedestrians. Do not climb over the barriers or
walk between them and the road.
10)
Tactile paving. Raised surfaces that can be felt underfoot provide
warning and guidance to blind or partially sighted people. The most
common surfaces are a series of raised studs, which are used at
crossing points with a dropped
kerb, or a series of rounded raised bars which are used at level
crossings, at the top and bottom of steps and at some other hazards.
11)
One-way streets. Check which way the traffic is moving. Do not cross
until it is safe to do so without stopping. Bus and cycle lanes may
operate in the opposite direction to the rest of the traffic.
12) Bus and cycle lanes. Take care when crossing these lanes as traffic
may be moving faster than in the other lanes, or against the flow of
traffic.
13)
Routes shared with cyclists. Some cycle tracks run alongside
footpaths or pavements, using a segregating feature to separate
cyclists from people on foot. Segregated routes may also incorporate
short lengths of tactile paving to help visually impaired people stay
on the correct side. On the pedestrian side this will comprise a series
of flat-topped bars running across the direction of travel
(ladder pattern). On the cyclist side the same bars are orientated in
the direction of travel (tramline pattern). Not all routes which are
shared with cyclists are segregated. Take extra care where this
is so (see Rule 62).
14)
Parked vehicles. If you have to cross between parked vehicles, use
the outside edges of the vehicles as if they were the kerb. Stop
there and make sure you can see all around and that the traffic
can see you. Make sure there is a gap between any parked vehicles
on the other side, so you can reach the pavement. Never cross
the road in front of, or behind, any vehicle with its engine
running, especially a large vehicle, as the driver may not be able to
see you.
15)
Reversing vehicles. Never cross behind a vehicle which is reversing,
showing white reversing lights or sounding a warning.
16)
Moving vehicles. You MUST NOT get on to or hold on to a moving
vehicle.
Law RTRA 1988 sect 26
17)
At night. Wear something reflective to make it easier for others to
see you (see Rule 3). If there is no pedestrian crossing nearby, cross
the road near a street light so that traffic can see you more easily.

     Crossing
18)
At all crossings. When using any type of crossing you should
always check that the traffic has stopped before you start to cross
or push a pram onto a crossing
always cross between the studs or over the zebra markings. Do not
cross at the side of the crossing or on the zig-zag lines, as it can be
dangerous.
You MUST NOT loiter on any type of crossing. Laws ZPPPCRGD reg 19
& RTRA sect 25(5)
19)
Zebra crossings. Give traffic plenty of time to see you and to stop before you start to cross. Vehicles will need more time when the road is slippery. Wait until traffic has stopped from both directions or the road is clear before crossing. Remember that traffic does not have to stop until someone has moved onto the crossing. Keep looking both ways, and listening, in case a driver or rider has not seen you and attempts to overtake a vehicle that has stopped.
Highway Code - Zebra  Crossing
20)
Where there is an island in the middle of a zebra crossing, wait on the island and follow Rule 19 before you cross the second half of the road – it is a separate crossing.
Highway Code - Zebra Crossing
21)
At traffic lights. There may be special signals for pedestrians. You should only start to cross the road when the green figure shows. If you have started to cross the road and the green figure goes out, you should still have time to reach the other side, but do not delay. If no pedestrian signals have been provided, watch carefully and do not cross until the traffic lights are red and the traffic has stopped. Keep looking and check for traffic that may be turning the corner. Remember that traffic lights may let traffic move in some lanes while traffic in other lanes has stopped.


Highway Code - Crossing at traffic lignts
22)
 Pelican crossings. These are signal-controlled crossings operated by
pedestrians. Push the control button to activate the traffic signals.
When the red figure shows, do not cross. When a steady green figure
shows, check the traffic has stopped then cross with care. When the
green figure begins to flash you should not start to cross. If you have
already started you should have time to finish crossing safely.
23)
 Puffin crossings differ from pelican crossings as the red and green
figures are above the control box on your side of the road and there is
no flashing green figure phase. Press the button and wait for the green
figure to show.
24)
When the road is congested, traffic on your side of the road may be
forced to stop even though their lights are green. Traffic may still be
moving on the other side of the road, so press the button and wait for
he signal to cross.
25)
Toucan crossings are light-controlled crossings which allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time. They are push-button operated. Pedestrians and cyclists will see the green signal together. Cyclists are permitted to ride across.
Highway Code - Toucan crossings
26)
At some crossings there is a bleeping sound or voice signal to
indicate to blind or partially sighted people when the steady green figure
is showing, and there may be a tactile signal to help deafblind people.
27)
Equestrian crossings are for horse riders. They have pavement barriers, wider crossing spaces, horse and rider figures in the light panels and either two sets of controls (one higher), or just one higher control panel.
Highway Code - Equestrian crossings
28)
‘Staggered' pelican or puffin crossings. When the crossings on each side of the central refuge are not in line they are two separate crossings. On reaching the central island press the button again and wait for a steady green figure.
Highway Code - 'Staggered' pelican or puffin crossings.
29) Crossings controlled by an authorised person. Do not cross the road
unless you are signalled to do so by a police officer, traffic warden or
school crossing patrol. Always cross in front of them.
30) Where there are no controlled crossing points available it is advisable to
cross where there is an island in the middle of the road. Use the Green
Cross Code (see Rule 7) to cross to the island and then stop and use it
again to cross the second half of the road.
     Situations needing extra car
31)
Emergency vehicles. If an ambulance, fire engine, police or other
emergency vehicle approaches using flashing blue lights, headlights
and/or sirens, keep off the road.
32)
Buses. Get on or off a bus only when it has stopped to allow you to do
so. Watch out for cyclists when you are getting off. Never cross the
road directly behind or in front of a bus. Wait until it has moved
off and you can see clearly in both directions.
33)
Tramways. These may run through pedestrian areas. Their path will
be marked out by shallow kerbs, changes in the paving or other road
surface, white lines or yellow dots. Cross at designated crossings
where provided. Elsewhere treat trams as you would other road vehicles
and look both ways along the track before crossing. Do not walk along
the track as trams may come up behind you. Trams move quietly
and cannot steer to avoid you.
34)
Railway level crossings. You MUST NOT cross or pass a stop line
when the red lights show, (including a red pedestrian figure). Also do
not cross if an alarm is sounding or the barriers are being lowered.
The tone of the alarm may change if another train is approaching.
If there are no lights, alarms or barriers, stop, look both ways and listen
before crossing. A tactile surface comprising rounded bars running
across the direction of pedestrian travel may be installed on the
footpath approaching a level crossing to warn visually impaired people
of its presence. The tactile surface should extend across the full width
of the footway and should be located at an appropriate distance
from the barrier or projected line of the barrier. Law TSRGD, reg 52
 
35)
Street and pavement repairs. A pavement may be closed temporarily
because it is not safe to use. Take extra care if you are directed to walk
in or to cross the road.

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