# The Pelican Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1987, Regulation 18: Prohibition against the waiting of vehicles and pedestrians on a “Pelican” crossing


(1) The driver of a vehicle shall not cause the vehicle or any part thereof to stop within the limits of a “Pelican” crossing unless either he is prevented from proceeding by circumstances beyond his control or it is necessary for him to stop in order to avoid an accident.
(2) No pedestrian shall remain on the carriageway within the limits of a “Pelican” crossing longer than is necessary for the purpose of passing over the crossing with reasonable despatch.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/16/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pelican-pedestrian-crossings-regulations-and-general-directions-1987/regulation-18
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