Zebra crossings and pelican crossings

Look out for the bright orange beacon, marking a zebra crossing, together with the black and white stripes across the road. Explain that this is one of the safe places to cross the road, using the Green Cross Code. Explain the difference between a zebra crossing and a pelican crossing. A pelican crossing is located at traffic lights – there is no orange beacon or special marking on the road. When it is safe to cross, there will be a picture of green, walking man on the traffic lights and when your must wait, there will be a stationary red man.

Use this as an opportunity to make sure your child knows what to do to cross the road safely and encourage him to tell you where you should cross. Practice crossing safely. Making sure you hold his hand.