A zebra crossing or a marked crosswalk is a pedestrian crossing marked with white stripes. Normally, pedestrians are afforded precedence over vehicular traffic, although the significance of the markings may vary by jurisdiction. They are known as "zebra" crossings as the stripes resemble the coat of a zebra.
A zebra crossing with Belisha beacons in Abbey Road, London. This crossing was featured on the cover of the album Abbey Road by The Beatles.
A traffic light-controlled zebra crossing with tactile paving in Bandung, Indonesia
A zebra crossing painted green in Guatemala to indicate usability by cyclists.
Zebra crossings are so named because their stripes resemble those of a zebra, though the origins of the link are disputed
A pedestrian crossing is a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road, street or avenue. The term "pedestrian crossing" is also used in the Vienna and Geneva Conventions, both of which pertain to road signs and road traffic.
A pedestrian refuge in Wagga Wagga, Australia
A courtesy crossing in Havelock North, New Zealand
A woman at a marked crossing in Carmona, Philippines
A toucan crossing in England