The Pelican Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1987

Prohibition on stopping in areas adjacent to “Pelican” crossings

14.—(1) A vehicle shall not by regulation 12 be prevented from stopping in a “Pelican” controlled area–

(a) if the vehicle is stopped for the purpose of making a left or right turn; or

(b) if the vehicle is a public service vehicle being used–

(i) in the provision of a service which is a local service within the meaning of the Transport Act 1985(1); or

(ii) to carry passengers for hire or reward at separate fare otherwise than in the provision of a local service,

but excluding in each case any such vehicle being used on an excursion or tour, and the vehicle is waiting, after having proceeded past the “Pelican” crossing in relation to which the “Pelican” controlled area is indicated, in order to take up or set down passengers.

(2) In sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) of this regulation “local service” and “excursion or tour” have respectively the same meanings as in the Transport Act 1985.

(1)

1985 c. 67.