safety island
noun
1.
an area provided for the safety of pedestrians from vehicular traffic, as between lanes on a busy street or highway.
Origin
1930-35
Examples from the web for
safety island
Drivers are not required to stop when there's a
safety island
and the vehicle is on the far side of the island from a pedestrian.
Areas where the presence of a
safety island
will severely hamper snowplowing.