Puffin crossings are a type of pedestrian crossing in the UK. They are designed to give pedestrians more time to cross the road, as well as more control over their crossing. Understanding the sequence of colours and signals at a puffin crossing is essential for pedestrians and drivers to stay safe and follow the rules of the road.
Understanding the Green Signal
A puffin crossing consists of two sets of lights: one set for pedestrians and one set for drivers. The green signal for pedestrians is a green man figure, while the green signal for drivers is a green arrow. When the green man figure is illuminated, pedestrians can cross the road safely.
What Comes After the Green Signal?
When the green man figure is no longer illuminated, the puffin crossing will display a red man figure for pedestrians. This indicates that pedestrians should not cross the road and should wait for the green man figure to be illuminated again before crossing. For drivers, after the green arrow signal has been displayed, a yellow arrow signal will be displayed. This indicates that drivers should slow down and prepare to stop. Finally, a red light will be displayed, which indicates that drivers must stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road.
Following the sequence of colours and signals at a puffin crossing is essential for pedestrians and drivers to stay safe. Knowing what comes after the green signal is a key part of understanding how puffin crossings work and how to use them correctly.
