Pedestrian Signs & Signals

Official Flordia Driver license Handbook.

What do pedestrians signals do?

Pedestrian signals show words or pictures to indicate when it is safe—or not—to use the crosswalk.

WALK or Walking Person:

You may begin to cross the street.

DON’T WALK or Raised Hand:

Never enter the crosswalk or begin crossing the street when the raised hand is flashing or solid. If you are already in the crosswalk when this signal begins flashing, quickly finish crossing the street.

Countdown Signal:

The countdown starts at the beginning of the DON’T START (flashing hand phase) and ends with a zero and a DON’T WALK (solid hand) phase. Once the countdown starts and the hand is flashing, it is no longer safe to enter the crosswalk.

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon:

Push the button to activate the signal. Once the lights begin to flash and the approaching traffic stops, use the crosswalk. Motorists must stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon:

•  When approaching a pedestrian signal with no light, if the intersection is clear, go.

•  If there is a yellow flashing light, slow down, because this light indicates that a pedestrian has activated the push button. Approach at a speed that will allow you to stop if the light changes.

•  If there is a yellow steady light, prepare to stop.

•  If there is a red steady light, stop for pedestrian in crosswalk.

•  If there is a red flashing light, proceed with caution. If no pedestrian is present and the intersection is clear, go.