Rule 198: Pedestrians still crossing on green

Advice, not law Pedestrian crossings (rules 191 to 199)

Give way to anyone still crossing after the signal for vehicles has changed to green. This advice applies to all crossings.

Advice, not law. This rule is not written in capitals, so breaking it is not an offence in itself — but it can still be used in evidence in court to establish liability. The rules that say MUST or MUST NOT are the ones backed by law.

4 theory test questions on this rule

From the DVSA revision question bank. These are not the questions asked in the real theory test. Each one shows the answer, the explanation, and our own note on why every other option is not it.

Car

You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber? Rules of the road
As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing? Vulnerable road users

Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)

You've stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if the lights have changed to green but a disabled person is still crossing? Other road users
You approach a pelican crossing that goes straight across the road. How must you treat it if it has a central island? The driver

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