The colour that follows the green signal at a puffin crossing is a steady amber light. This steady amber signals drivers to prepare to stop as the red light will follow next.
Explanation of Puffin Crossing Signals
- Puffin crossings use sensors to detect pedestrians and adjust light changes accordingly.
- The light sequence for vehicles at a puffin crossing typically goes: red, red and amber, green, steady amber, then back to red.
- Unlike pelican crossings, puffin crossings do not have a flashing amber phase.
- The steady amber phase helps ensure clear communication to drivers that the green phase has ended and stopping is imminent.
This sequence helps maintain safety and smooth traffic flow, ensuring pedestrians have adequate time to cross and drivers know when to stop next.
