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Rule 30: Crossing where there is no crossing
Advice, not law
Crossings (rules 18 to 30)
Where there are no controlled crossing points available it is advisable to cross where there is an island in the middle of the road. Use the Green Cross Code (see Rule 7) to cross to the island and then stop and use it again to cross the second half of the road.
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.
3 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.
Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
- You approach a pelican crossing that goes straight across the road. How must you treat it if it has a central island? The driver
- As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if an elderly couple are halfway across? Other road users
- What must you do when you're approaching a pelican crossing in its flashing amber phase? Road and traffic signs