Drivers must not overtake or park within areas covered by zig-zag markings on either side of the crossing. Section 10, on parking, has more information.
You do not have the right-of-way over other traffic until you actually step onto the crossing. Never step onto the crossing if this would cause a driver to brake or swerve suddenly.
You must not cross within the area marked by zig-zag white lines if these are provided on either side of a zebra crossing. If they are not provided, you must not cross within 15 metres of the crossing.
If there is a central island, treat each side as a separate crossing.
Always watch carefully for approaching traffic. Place one foot on the
crossing to indicate that you wish to cross. Wait until traffic has stopped before you start crossing.
Pedestrian lights
Pedestrian lights consist of a set of traffic lights for drivers and a set of light signals for pedestrians. Usually there is a push button for pedestrians. When you press it, the traffic lights will turn to red after a short while.
Do not cross while the ‘wait’ or ‘red man’ light is showing.
Cross with care when the ‘cross now’ or ‘green man’ is showing.
If there is a central island at the pedestrian lights, the ‘green man’ or
‘cross now’ sign will let you cross only as far as that. You must then press the push button at another set of lights to cross the rest of the way.
For vision-impaired pedestrians, an audible bleep signal or a vibrating panel on the push button may be in place to indicate when it is safe to cross.