Pelican Crossing with green man, safe to cross, England, UK

• Contributor: Tony Smith / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: H04FYT
• File size: 48.6 MB (1.6 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 5050 x 3367 px | 42.8 x 28.5 cm | 16.8 x 11.2 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 14 September 2016
• Location: Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK

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A pelican crossing (previously Pelicon Crossing – PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled Crossing) is a type of pedestrian crossing, which features a pair of poles each with a standard set of traffic lights facing oncoming traffic, a push button and two illuminated, coloured pictograms facing the pedestrian from across the road. These are a red, stationary person to indicate that it is not safe to cross, and a green, walking person to indicate that it is safe to do so. Pelican crossings also provide non-visual indication that it is safe to cross, such as a beep, vibrating button or tactile rotating cone in order to assist visually impaired pedestrians.