Are cyclists allowed to ride across toucan crossings in Northern Ireland?

Yes. Toucan crossings are designed for both cyclists and pedestrians to cross together when the appropriate signal permits it.

Highway Code rule 80 specifically allows cyclists to ride across toucan crossings. This is different from ordinary zebra, pelican and puffin pedestrian crossings, where rule 79 instructs cyclists to dismount and wheel their bicycles across. Drivers should look for cyclists approaching from either direction and must obey the crossing signals even if no pedestrian is visible.