Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol

Official source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook

What this sign means

The orange hand means pedestrians should not start crossing, but drivers must still watch for people already in the crosswalk.

What to do

Do not assume the crosswalk is clear. Check both sides before turning or proceeding.

G1 study tip

For the G1 test, focus on what the sign, light, signal, or road marking tells you to do next. On the G1 test, expect the correct answer to explain what direction, signal, or road position the driver should follow.

Read the official source

Sign images are sourced from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook under the Open Government Licence, Ontario, or from Wikimedia Commons public domain files with Ontario sign-code source matching. The fire route example uses an official Ontario municipal source.

How to Recognize and Use This Sign

Use these study notes to connect the sign image with the action expected on Ontario roads and on the G1 test.

Where you will see it

You usually see it on guide signs, route signs, signals, lane markings, freeway signs, crossings, or facilities where drivers need direction. For Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol, look at the sign shape, symbol, text, and any posted times or lane arrows before deciding what to do.

Common mistake

A common mistake is moving into the crosswalk while a pedestrian is still finishing the crossing.

Example on the road

If you are preparing for an exit, crossing, or lane choice, use this information early so your next move is predictable. Use the Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol sign as the main clue for what the examiner expects you to recognize.

Memory cue

Information signs and markings guide your next decision. First ask where they direct you. For Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol, connect the visual symbol to the driver action before reading the answer choices.

Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol FAQs

What does the Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol sign mean in Ontario?

Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol is an official Ontario road sign. The key idea is: Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol is an official Ontario information, lights and markings. Information signs, traffic lights, pedestrian signals, and pavement markings guide drivers through routes, lanes, timing, and road position.

What should I remember about Flashing or steady orange (don't walk) hand symbol for the G1 test?

For the G1 test, focus on what the sign, light, signal, or road marking tells you to do next. Also remember the practical driver response: Use the sign, signal, or marking to choose the correct lane, route, stopping point, or crossing movement.