Toucan crossings may be used by both pedestrians and cyclists together when the green signals show.

What a toucan crossing is

  • A toucan crossing is a light-controlled road crossing in the UK where pedestrians and cyclists share the same, usually wider crossing area.
  • The name comes from “two can cross,” meaning two types of users – people on foot and people on cycles – can cross at the same time.

Who may use toucan crossings

  • Toucan crossings are specifically designed for:
    • Pedestrians
    • Cyclists (including people staying on their bikes while they cross)
  • UK driving theory material phrases the answer as “cyclists and pedestrians” for the question “Who may use toucan crossings?”.

Key features to remember

  • Push-button operated: users press the button and wait for the combined green pedestrian and cycle signal.
  • Cyclists are allowed to ride across; they do not need to dismount, unlike at most other pedestrian-only crossings.
  • Drivers see standard traffic lights; they must stop on red and wait until the crossing is clear before proceeding.

For theory-test style questions, if you see: “Who may use toucan crossings?”, the correct choice is: cyclists and pedestrians.

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