The London's pedestrians do not realise the extent the protection given them by "Belisha crossings", which they disregard, is illustrated by a series of pictures taken this morning (Tuesday) at Charing Cross following an important rallying given in the Court of Appeal. The ruling was that if motorists knocks down a pedestrian on a Belisha crossing that is not controlled by a police officer or lights, cannot use contributory negligence on the part of the pedestrian as his defence. Pedestrians crossing the road in front of a bus at Charing Cross. The Belisha crossing seen on left is ignored. 20 July 1937