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Road marking · Road markings

Zig-zag lines before a crossing

A pedestrian crossing is coming up, so slow down and be ready to give way.

Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 81Asked in general knowledgeShown in one practice question

What it means

Zig-zag lines before a crossing: what is the rule?

Seen from above, a road runs up the picture with a broken centre line. Near the top, white stripes cross it in front of a give way line, and white zig-zag lines run along both edges of the approach towards them. The yellow car is driving up between the zig-zags. Those lines warn that a pedestrian crossing is close, so slow down and look for people about to step out.

What to do

  1. 1

    Ease off as soon as the zig-zags begin.

  2. 2

    Look at both kerbs for anyone about to cross.

  3. 3

    Be ready to stop at the line for people on the crossing.

A practice question with this scene

You see white zig-zag lines painted along your lane. What are they telling you?

Right.Not quite. The answer is C.

Zig-zag lines warn you of an approaching crossing, so slow down and look for people about to cross.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 81

Common questions

What do zig-zag lines on the road mean in NSW?
A pedestrian crossing is just ahead, so slow down and be ready to give way.
Do zig-zag lines mean a bus stop?
No. They warn of an approaching pedestrian crossing.

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