Diamond in the US, Circle in the UK.
First you would safely slow your speed. Be on the lookout for pedestrians that may want to cross. Some do not look before stepping out.
regulatory
florescent oblong
Crossing the road without traffic lights may or may not be legal, depending on the local law.A zebra crossing does not count as a traffic light, but is a good place to cross the road.Where traffic lights or zebra crossings are readily available (e.g. within a 100m walking distance) it is advisable to use these designated crossings.On small roads without such designations, it is advised that you cross where vehicles will be able to see you and give way to you safely.In all cases when crossing a road, it is best to check the traffic condition before proceeding.
no, its a warning sign
Pedestrian crossing or school zone
Diamond in the US, Circle in the UK.
Crossing a road without a crosswalk is dangerous and illegal. If a pedestrian is knocked down at a non-residential area that does not have a crosswalk, the driver is not at fault.
A pedestrian crossing sign is often portrayed in the united states as a yellow diagonal diamond with a black bubbled headed stick figure walking across it.
Pedestrian walk-lights.
The cast of Pedestrian Crossing - 1948 includes: Richard Massingham as Mr. A
A ped is an abbreviation for pedestrian and x is for crossing. So you probably saw ped x which is pedestrian crossing.
Always use the pedestrian crossing to cross a busy road.
On my way to work/school I saw a pedestrian crossing the street.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
it means there is a pedestrian crossing