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Pedestrians prohibited

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Pedestrians prohibited

R218

Pedestrians may not enter or cross the road where this sign is displayed. Drivers must still look out for pedestrians.

Remember Pedestrians Prohibited (R218) by linking the visible symbol to its exact action: Pedestrians may not enter or cross the road where this sign is displayed. Drivers must still look out for pedestrians.

Where
At the beginning of and at entrances to any carriageway, lane or path.
Purpose
To prohibit pedestrians from proceeding past this sign where they could cause a danger to themselves and to vehicles.
Action
Despite the fact that pedestrians are prohibited on such a road, you must still look out for them. Pedestrians may not enter or cross a road where this sign is displayed.

Manual on Road Traffic Signs, page 14.