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.