Petition · Department for Transport

Change the law to give pedestrians priority at unmarked crossings

Open for signatures 22 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the law so pedestrians have clear legal priority at unmarked crossings, including dropped kerbs and pedestrian islands, wherever crossing infrastructure exists, including at side roads and in residential and urban areas.
Many crossings are clearly designed for pedestrian use but lack zebra markings, meaning drivers often do not stop. This can create unsafe and confusing situations and make pedestrian priority feel optional. We believe where crossing infrastructure exists, pedestrians must have priority by default, especially in busy urban and residential areas, including near parks and schools.

Timeline

24 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 22
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Transport
Opened 24 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.