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Rule 29: Crossings controlled by an authorised person
Advice, not law
Crossings (rules 18 to 30)
Crossings controlled by an authorised person. Do not cross the road unless you are signalled to do so by a police officer, traffic warden or school crossing patrol. Always cross in front of them.
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.
5 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
- When must you stop your vehicle? Rules of the road
- Who is authorised to signal you to stop? Rules of the road
- You've stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if a disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you and the lights change to green? Vulnerable road users
- Where should you stop to rest if you feel tired while you're travelling along a motorway? Motorway rules