Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

A crosswalk marking painted with white lines on the road surface is an indication marking that designates a place where pedestrians may cross.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that indication signs and markings designate specific traffic methods that are permitted or designated places in road traffic. The crosswalk marking is a representative example, indicating a place where pedestrians can cross safely.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
Crosswalk stripes… aren't those just warnings for drivers to slow down?
Yui
Yui
They're more than that! A crosswalk is an indication marking that designates where pedestrians can cross. So yes, this is true.
Hikari
Hikari
Got it—it's officially designating a safe crossing spot.
Yui
Yui
Exactly! Think 'indication' equals 'this is where you're allowed to do something.'

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 3(2) Indication markings show that a specific traffic behavior is permitted, or designate a location for a traffic purpose — examples include diagonal-crossing markings and stop-position markings. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(2).

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