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Stop.
If a pedestrian faces a Traffic Officer with their arm raised vertically when about to cross a road, this indicates that they are obliged to stop. This signal from the officer obliges all approaching users, including pedestrians, to stop, except for drivers who cannot do so safely. The stop must be made in the following order: at the stop line, if one exists; if there is no stop line, before reaching the officer; at an intersection, before entering it, although drivers already inside the intersection are not obliged to stop.
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Stop.
Cross, as Traffic Officer signals only oblige vehicle drivers.
Stop, except if a traffic light gives priority, in which case they must cross.
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