ZEBRA crossings in several Catalunya towns have been doctored to look like the regional flag in support of the 'illegal' independence referendum planned for October 1.
L'Espluga de Francolí (Tarragona province) and the Barcelona-province towns of Arenys de Munt, Berga, Vilassar de Mar, Sant Pere de Ribes, Igualada and Terrassa all have pedestrian crossings with the white lines extended at either end, points added, and a star in the middle of the curve to represent the flag, known as the Estelada.
Residents who support the referendum have taken photographs and uploaded them on Twitter under the hashtag #pasdestelada (Pas d'Estelada, or Estelada crossing).
But if those responsible are caught, they could face a daily fine for between 12 and 24 months plus between 10 and 40 days' community service, or a prison sentence of six months to two years – suspended if this is a first offence.
Tampering with zebra crossings is in breach of Article 385 of Spain's Criminal Code and considered an offence against road safety.
The above photograph was uploaded by Twitter user @octendavant and shows an Estelada crossing in Sant Pere de Ribes.
