Pedestrian
Safety
Be safe while crossing roads !
More than 1100
pedestrians are hit on
NSW roads each year.
Crossing a road
outside the zebra
crossing or defying the
traffic light's signal is
jaywalking.
17%
Of all deaths on NSW roads
are from pedestrian accidents
Be extra careful on
high-speed
highways or roads
Tips to stay safe! -
Use pedestrian crossings
Don't use phones or
earphones while crossing
roads
Always check twice before
crossing a road
Don't run onto a road
carelessly, without looking
Chloe, Angela, Hugo
Jaywalking, playing
on the road and
walking while being
unfocused causes
severe accidents.
Jaywalking in
Australia is illegal and
results in fines.
9%
Of all serious injuries on
NSW roads are from
pedestrian accidents
A pedestrian hit by a
car travelling at
50km/h is twice as
likely to die as one hit
by a car travelling at
40km/h.
Obey traffic signals
Stop, look, listen, think!
Stand back from the
kerb
Ensure that drivers can
see you - it's unsafe to
cross on hills where
drivers are unable to see
properly
Hold your guardian's
hand when crossing
streets