In the United Kingdom, a zebra crossing is marked by black-and-white stripes and Belisha beacons.
The stripes run across the road and identify a pedestrian crossing without ordinary traffic signals. Belisha beacons, named after British transport minister Leslie Hore-Belisha, are flashing amber lamps mounted on black-and-white posts beside the crossing.
Drivers must give way to pedestrians on the crossing and should approach slowly enough to stop safely. The crossing is different from signal-controlled designs: a pelican crossing uses pedestrian signals, while puffin crossings use sensors and near-side signals. Toucan crossings allow cyclists to cross with pedestrians.
Zebra crossings became a prominent part of British road design in the twentieth century. Their high-contrast markings make the crossing visible from a distance, but pedestrians and drivers still need to account for darkness, rain, parked vehicles and approaching traffic.