safety zone

safety zone
A portion of street or highway set apart fur the use of pedestrians, vehicular traffic being excluded, one of the most common of which is a zone established for pedestrians awaiting a bus or other public conveyance. 25 Am J1st High § 265. A zone for the safety and convenience of persons entering and leaving public conveyances, vehicular traffic being excluded. 7 Am J2d Auto § 197.

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