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Difficulty: MediumPedestrians

At a toucan crossing, cyclists are permitted to ride across the carriageway alongside pedestrians without dismounting.

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Toucan crossings ('two-can cross') are light-controlled crossings designed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to share the space safely. Because they feature shared cycle and pedestrian signals, cyclists are legally permitted to ride across without getting off their bicycles.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the crossing type specified in the statement.
The statement refers to a toucan crossing.
Different pedestrian and user crossings in the UK have distinct rules regarding which road users may use them and how they must cross.
2
Apply the relevant Highway Code regulation for toucan crossings.
Highway Code Rule 25 defines a toucan crossing as a shared, push-button operated crossing where pedestrians and cyclists cross together.
The phrase 'two can cross' signifies that both pedestrians and cyclists share the facility, and cyclists are explicitly permitted to ride across.
3
Determine the truth value of the statement.
The statement is true.
Cyclists do not need to dismount when using a designated toucan crossing.

Key Concept

Toucan crossing regulations and shared use by pedestrians and cyclists
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