Editing Pedestrian crossing (section)

===Australia===
[[File:Pedestrian and bicycle crossing lantern.jpg|thumb|Crossing lamp/s used at a signalised intersection in Sydney, Australia]]Pictograms are standard on all traffic light controlled crossings. Like some other countries, a flashing red sequence is used prior to steady red to clear pedestrians. Moments after, in some instances, a flashing yellow sequence (for motorists) can begin indicating that the vehicles may proceed through the crossing if safe to do so; this is fairly uncommon however.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=20 April 2024|title=Traffic lights |url=https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/stopping-giving-way-turning/traffic-lights#toc-pedestrian-signals |access-date=10 October 2024|publisher=Transport for NSW |language=en-AU}}</ref>

There are two distinctive types of crossings in Australia: marked foot crossings and pedestrian crossing (also called zebra crossings). 

Marked foot crossings consist on two parallel broken white lines indicating where pedestrians must cross with pedestrian lights facing pedestrians and traffic lights facing drivers. These crossings are located at intersections with signals and may also be located between intersections.<ref name="cross">{{Cite web |title=Crossings |url=https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/the-drivers-handbook/crossings |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=mylicence.sa.gov.au}}</ref> On most Australian foot crossings, [[PB/5 pedestrian crossing button|PB/5 Audio-Tactile Pedestrian Detector]] push buttons are provided to allow pedestrians to request the green walk (green symbol) display.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How traffic lights work |url=https://transport.vic.gov.au/business/road-and-traffic-management/traffic-lights/how-traffic-lights-work |access-date=10 October 2024 |publisher=Transport Victoria}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sublime design: the PB/5 pedestrian button |url=https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2014/06/sublime-design--the-pb-5-pedestrian-button |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=UNSW Sites |language=en}}</ref>

On the other hand, zebra crossings are common in low traffic areas and their approaches may be marked by zigzag lines.<ref name="cross" /><ref name="nswt">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-04-20 |title=Pedestrian crossings |url=https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/stopping-giving-way-turning/pedestrian-crossings |access-date=2024-10-10 |website= |publisher=Transport for NSW |language=en-AU}}</ref> When a pedestrian crossing is placed on a raised section of road they are known as wombat crossings and are usually accompanied by a 40km/h speed limit.<ref name="cross" /> Pedestrian crossings can have a yellow sign showing a pair of legs to indicate pedestrian priority.<ref name="nswt" /> Children’s crossings are part-time crossings that usually operate during school zone hours, and at other approved times and locations, marked by red‑orange flags at both sides.<ref name="cross" /><ref name="nswt" /> Reflector signposting is also used at crossings in school zones.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=School zone speed limits and signs |url=https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/schools/school-zone-speed-limits-and-signs |access-date=11 October 2024 |website=www.qld.gov.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=1 May 2023 |title=School zones |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/community/schools/school-zones |access-date=11 October 2024 |website= |publisher=Transport for NSW |language=en-AU}}</ref>