Stopping

Stopping at intersections, railway level crossings and pedestrian crossings

When traffic is heavy, queues of vehicles can build up quickly.

If you find yourself in a traffic queue, it is important that you don't block other roads, railway lines or pedestrian crossings.

Always follow the blocking rule.

Blocking rule

You must not go into or attempt to cross the intersection, railway level crossing, pedestrian crossing or an area controlled by pedestrian traffic signals, unless there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the intersection or crossing.

In the illustration above, vehicle A must not go into the intersection because there is no space ahead.

Vehicles B and C can go into the intersection because there is enough space ahead.

You must not go into, or attempt to cross, a pedestrian crossing, unless there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the crossing.

The vehicle in the illustration above is blocking the area controlled by pedestrian traffic signals.