What Is a Wombat Crossing?
Wombat Crossings Are Elevated Pedestrian Crossings Used in a Variety of Road Situations to Slow Traffic. .. . Vehicles Approaching Wombat Crossings Must Give...
Wombat crossings are elevated pedestrian crossings used in a variety of road situations to slow traffic. ... Vehicles approaching wombat crossings must give way to any pedestrians using the crossings.
Why is it called a wombat crossing?
A wombat crossing is the affectionate name given to a pedestrian (zebra) crossing that is placed on a flat top road hump. Not only does this provides pedestrian crossing priority, but the raised platform gives further prominence to pedestrians and encourages motorists to slow down on approach to the crossing.
What is an emu crossing?
Emu crossings have white road markings and red “CHILDREN CROSSING” flags displayed on red and white posts. They are located in school zones. How do they work? Emu crossings are part time crossings. They are operational when the “CHILDREN CROSSING” flags are displayed.
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