What is the purpose of the PED XING sign?

Question

What is its purpose on the road?

Answer 1

people are crossing here, don't run them over.

Answer 2

PED's are an endangered species and are protected by the law...so it is a warning that they might cross the road there

Answer 3

To let drivers know they are in an area where pedestrians may be crossing.

Answer 4

if you don't know you shouldn't be driving I hope you are not old enough to drive to ask this

Answer 5

Stands for pedestrian crossing.

The sign just is informing the motorists to be cautious and also implies to drive slower of course.

Answer 6

To let drivers know that they are in an area where people (pedestrians) might be crossing the road.

Answer 7

To inform drivers that there is a pedestrian crossing ahead, and be prepared to stop, to yield the right of way to pedestrians.

Regards,

Dan

Answer 8

That's to let you know if you hit someone in that area it's your fault.