They are Toucan Crossings.
When a pedestrians crossing the street they should look both ways to make sure there is oncoming traffic. Pedestrians should also use sidewalks and only cross the street at an intersection.
These allow diagonal crossing. All vehicular traffic stops, and pedestrians are allowed to cross left, right, or diagonally across the intersection.
The meaning of a "no jaywalking" sign is to inform pedestrians that they are not allowed to cross the street outside of designated crosswalks or at other non-designated locations. This sign is typically used to promote pedestrian safety and prevent accidents by ensuring that pedestrians use designated crossing areas.
If there are pedestrians still crossing when the amber light is flashing, the motorist must remain stationary. If there are no pedestrians crossing, the motorist can proceed. (But, be careful of pedestrians taking a chance and attempting to cross when the amber light is flashing - it is best to use caution until the light turns green.)
the difference is that you have to wait to cross a pelican crossing, but a school crossing, someone just stands in the middle of the road and stops cars and lets you cross quicker. Pelican crossing: traffic lights for pedestrians and vehicles; button-operated. http://stretsmartsigns.com
Yield the right of way to them, as they are still pedestrians.
Look left <- Look right -> Left again <- Right again -> Listen Now cross __________ __________> __________
I have no idea where you are, but it is likely for pedestrians crossing in that area... Cross-walk?
That person who carries the stop sign is a crossing guard who is in charge of a spot where pedestrians cross the road.
Location: School control typically refers to a school crossing where a crossing patrol officer assists pedestrians, while a pelican crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing with traffic lights to regulate the flow of vehicles and pedestrians. Control mechanism: School control relies on the presence of a crossing patrol officer who manually stops traffic to allow pedestrians to cross, whereas a pelican crossing uses traffic lights to control the flow of vehicles and pedestrians. Visibility: School controls are often marked by signs and flashing lights to indicate the presence of a school crossing patrol officer, while pelican crossings are visually marked with yellow stripes on the road and pedestrian signal posts.
Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way, I still look both ways though :) In Oregon pedestrians only have the right of way at crosswalks or intersections. If they cross in the middle of the block they must legally yield to vehicles before crossing.
First you would safely slow your speed. Be on the lookout for pedestrians that may want to cross. Some do not look before stepping out.