While Walking
- Hold the hand of young children
- Use designated walkways, sidewalks and pavements
- Walk facing oncoming traffic
- Put away mobile phones and headphones
- Stay alert and look out for hazards
Cross Safely
- Stay on the pavement until there is no traffic coming
- Always use pedestrian crossings and obey traffic lights
- Try to make eye contact with drivers
- Never cross behind vehicles
- Look right, look let and look right again
At Night
- Wear white, bright, reflective or fluorescent clothes
- Carry a torchlight
DID YOU KNOW?
If a vehicle travelling over 50 kph hits you, there is a 50% chance that you will die. If the vehicle is travelling over 80 kph, there is a 100% chance that you will die.
DRIVERS REPECT PEDESTRIANS & CYCLISTS. THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO USE OUR ROADWAYS TOO.
