Russia introduces a new pedestrian signal with an arrow at green light
Beginning March 1, traffic signals in the Russian Federation will feature a new white signal showing a pedestrian pictogram with an arrow. This design communicates a specific crossing rule to drivers and pedestrians alike, clarifying who has the right of way during a green signal.
According to legal expert Yegor Redin, the signal indicates that pedestrians may cross in the direction of the traffic flow when the light is green. In addition, it serves as a clear alert to drivers that a pedestrian crossing is nearby, even before the light changes. This aims to improve awareness and reduce hesitation at crosswalks.
Preliminary reports from several regions indicate field tests of the new signal have produced positive outcomes. The evaluation suggests that the presence of the pedestrian with arrow helps lower the rate of accidents, as drivers gain a better sense of pedestrian prioritization at crossings.
News updates about the signal have circulated through the Drive service on Telegram, noting the ongoing rollout and regional results. Source reports attributed the improvement to clearer signaling for both drivers and pedestrians, contributing to safer urban mobility.
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