Pedestrians
Pedestrian safety is a matter of using your eyes, ears, judgment and common sense.
Pedestrian dos
- use traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, pedestrian refuges, and overpasses and underpasses
- establish eye-to-eye contact with drivers to ensure you have been seen
- when crossing the road, walk straight across
- keep scanning for oncoming traffic while crossing the road
- children learn road safety by watching adults – set a good example by always crossing the road at a crossing or at traffic lights
Pedestrian don'ts
- avoid crossing near the crest of a hill or on a bend
- don't step from the kerb until traffic has stopped
- avoid emerging from between parked vehicles
Cyclists
- slow down and be aware of pedestrian movement near schools, shopping centres and other pedestrian areas
- never assume a pedestrian or driver has seen you
- before crossing the road, think about whether any approaching drivers can see you
- make eye contact with drivers if possible
- be seen – at night wear reflective clothing or something light in colour
Reviewed 15 November 2019