Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings

Signs, signals and markings for zebra, pelican, puffin, toucan and equestrian crossings. These are the pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.

Every crossings sign in this category

Pelican crossing

Pelican crossings are signal-controlled pedestrian crossings featuring a unique flashing amber signal phase.

Puffin crossing

Puffin crossings use smart electronic sensors to detect pedestrians and do not feature a flashing amber phase.

Toucan crossing

Toucan crossings are shared pedestrian and cycle crossings where cyclists are legally permitted to ride across.

Zebra crossing

Zebra crossings feature black and white road stripes marked by flashing yellow Belisha beacons where drivers must yield to pedestrians.

Equestrian crossing

Equestrian crossings (Pegasus crossings) are designed for horse riders, featuring raised control buttons and horse signal symbols.