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Pedestrian signal – walk
What it means
A white walking symbol. A pedestrian facing it may cross in the direction of the signal, and while crossing has the right-of-way over all vehicles.
Traffic lights, lane-control and pedestrian signals.
Summarised from the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook. Read the original: MTO Driver’s Handbook – Pedestrian signals ↗
How to recognise it
A white walking figure lit on the pedestrian signal head.
Where you will see it
Signalized intersections, and intersection pedestrian signals that stop traffic on a busy main road.
What to do when you see it
- 1.Pedestrians may cross in the direction of the signal, and have the right-of-way over all vehicles while crossing.
- 2.Drivers turning across the crosswalk must wait for them.
- 3.Where there is a push-button, pedestrians must press it to bring on the walk signal.
On the G1 test
The walk symbol is a white walking person, and while crossing pedestrians have the right-of-way over all vehicles. Where there are no pedestrian signals, pedestrians facing a green light may cross, but not on a flashing green or a left-turn arrow.
Practice questions for this sign