ROAD SAFETY TIPS FOR PEDESTRIANS

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Walk on footpath - 50% of those killed in road accidents are pedestrians.

ALWAYS REMAIN ALERT WHILE ON ROAD

 Walk on any side of road if there are footpaths.
 On roads having no footpath, walk on extreme right side facing the oncoming traffic.
 Always use Zebra Crossing, Foot Over-bridge & Subways to cross the road.
 Cross the road when the vehicles are at a safe distance.
 Wear light coloured dresses during night.

A LITTLE CARELESSNESS CAN BE DANGEROUS

 Do not cross the road in hurry or by running.
 Never Cross the road in front of or in between parked vehicles.
 It is very dangerous to cross the road at blind corners, turnings, etc. where you are not visible to vehicle drivers.
 Do not jump over the railings to cross road.

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