Zebra Crossing

A zebra crossing may be a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road. Crosswalks are designed to stay pedestrians together where they will be seen by motorists, and where they can cross most safely across the flow of vehicle traffic.

Marked pedestrian crossings are often found at intersections, but can also be at other points on busy roads that will rather be too unsafe to cross without assistance because of vehicle numbers, speed, or road widths. they're also commonly installed where large numbers of pedestrians are trying to cross or where vulnerable road users regularly cross. Rules govern the usage of the zebra crossing to confirm safety; for instance, in some areas, the pedestrian must be over halfway across the crosswalk before the driver proceeds.

Signalized pedestrian crossings clearly separate when each kind of traffic can use the crossing. Unsignalized crossings generally assist pedestrians, and typically prioritize pedestrians, depending on the locality. What appears to be just zebra crossing also can be created largely as a traffic calming technique, especially when combined with other features like a pedestrian priority, refuge islands, or raised surfaces.