Safety tips for pedestrians

While we all know it’s important be safe when driving, it’s also important to be careful about how we use mobiles as pedestrians.

While you’re walking, crossing the road or waiting for public transport, don’t let yourself be distracted by your mobile device as it can lead to serious accidents and injury.

Here are some tips that pedestrians should adopt:

• If you are using your mobile while walking, make sure you exercise caution and remain aware of potential hazards. Even when not crossing the road, be aware of other pedestrians and look, listen and think when walking on streets, particularly near car parks, driveways, train stations and bus stops.
• Pause your music, videos and apps, and pay full attention while crossing the road. It’s important to be able to hear traffic approaching as well as see it.
• Be particularly careful and pause your music/video/texting when getting on and off public transport such as trams, buses and trains. Always stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the tram or train.