pedestrian signal

Streetside crossing light

A pedestrian signal is a traffic control device that indicates when it's safe to cross a street on foot.

Most display a walking figure for "walk" and a raised hand for "don't walk," often with countdown timers showing seconds remaining: Wait for the pedestrian signal before crossing.

Some emit audible tones for visually impaired pedestrians.

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don't walk · intersection · crossing · crossing guard · flashing · white · orange · hand · figure · timer · beep · curb · traffic control · push · wait · streetlight · urban · safety

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Road signal device

traffic signal

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pedestrian signalred hand

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stop signal · walk sign

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G