Pedestrian Priority Sign: Meaning, Rules, and Where It’s Used

A pedestrian priority sign marks a zone where pedestrians have right of way over vehicles. Drivers must slow down and give way to people on foot. It is a regulatory sign tested in the K53 learner's test.

What does a pedestrian priority sign mean?

A pedestrian priority sign shows that you are entering an area where pedestrians come first, such as near a school, a shopping street or a town centre. You must drive slowly, give way to pedestrians, and be ready to stop at all times.

What are the rules for drivers?

• Give way to pedestrians: stop and let people cross, even if they are not yet on the road.
• Slow down: drive at a low speed and keep a sharp lookout.
• Do not overtake: avoid passing other vehicles in the zone.

The pedestrian priority sign is a regulatory sign. Browse all regulatory signs or the full K53 road signs guide, and revise pedestrian rules in the rules of the road.

Pedestrian priority sign FAQ

What does a pedestrian priority sign mean?
It means pedestrians have right of way and drivers must slow down and give way to them in the zone.

Where are pedestrian priority zones used?
They are used near schools, hospitals, shopping streets and town centres where there are many pedestrians.