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Yes, because pedestrians have priority, as indicated by the road marking.
At a pedestrian crossing, if the traffic light is not working, drivers must stop and give way to pedestrians who are crossing or show an intention to do so. This is because the road marking for the pedestrian crossing gives pedestrians priority. A pedestrian crossing is identified by a series of wide lines parallel to the carriageway's axis, forming a transverse pattern across it. This road marking clearly indicates that pedestrians have priority at that point. Drivers must therefore watch for pedestrians and reduce speed or stop as necessary to allow them to cross safely.
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No, because pedestrians do not have priority.
No, because without the traffic light's instructions, vehicles have priority.
Yes, because pedestrians have priority, as indicated by the road marking.
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Glossary terms in this question
Road marking
Lines, symbols or text painted on the pavement that regulate or inform traffic.
Traffic light
A device regulating traffic with red, amber and green lights. It precedes vertical signs and road markings, but not officers’ directions, temporary signs or beaconing.
Pedestrian crossing
Marked zone of the road for pedestrians to cross, where they have priority over vehicles.
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