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This is done just about everywhere. ICAO or not.
If you cross an active runway, it is difficult to see if the plane is waiting for you to cross.
Landing lights ON means "cleared for takeoff AND ROLLING".
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The only place this procedure is not observed, is in the USA.
FAA recommends to put ALL LIGHTS ON when cleared onto the runway (even to wait for takeoff).
Their justification is "to be seen by landing airplanes".
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When crossing runways at US airports, I always asked to confirm that the airplane is WAITING.
I like most of what the US/FAA does recommend, except this one.
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