“Stop for Pedestrians” signs tell you that you are at a pedestrian crossover.
“Curb Drop and Tactile Plate” – All crossovers have drop curbs and tactile plates to help make crossing more accessible.
“Ladder Crossing” Shows where pedestrians are allowed to cross the road; fines can be issued if a driver starts driving before the pedestrian has fully crossed to the opposite sidewalk.
“Shark Teeth” – where vehicles must stop when a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road and has given drivers enough time to stop for them.
“Pedestrian Crossover Ahead” signs show you are coming up to a pedestrian crossover. Look for pedestrians waiting to cross.
“No Passing” signs are found 30m from a crossover. If vehicles are stopped, it is illegal to pass them
“Stop for Pedestrians” signs mean you must stop. Look for people waiting at these signs. If someone is waiting, stop at the shark teeth.
“Shark teeth” tell you where you must stop at a pedestrian crossover. If someone is waiting at the “Stop for Pedestrians” signs, you must stop for them.
“Ladder Crossings” show you where pedestrians will use the crossover. Wait until the pedestrian has left the roadway before moving again.
Stop for Pedestrians
Curb drop and tactile plate
Shark Teeth
Ladder Crossing
Pedestrian Crossover Ahead
No Passing Sign
Know the signs of a Basic Crossover
If you see any of these signs, you are coming up to a pedestrian crossover. Watch for them.
Pedestrian Crossover Ahead signs are 20m to 100m from the crossing.
No Passing signs are located 30m from the crossover.
Stop for Pedestrians signs are located at all crossovers.
Remember
Motorists:
Must stop when someone is waiting to cross at a crossover
Must remain stopped until person is completely off the road
Pedestrians:
Make sure drivers are ready to stop for you in both directions
