Safe Walking

Walking is an enjoyable pastime that should be approached with safety in mind. The Highway Code provides clear advice to all pedestrians.

• Use pavement or footpaths if available.
• If no pavement or footpath is available, walk on the right hand side of the road, so that you can see oncoming traffic.
• Wear something light coloured, bright or fluorescent in poor daylight or at night.
• Take care of young children whilst walking.
• You may not hear traffic clearly if you are using a mobile phone or MP3 player.
• Use the Green Cross Code to cross all roads
  • Think first – find the safest place to cross
  • Stop – stand on the pavement near the kerb
  • Use your eyes and ears – look all around for traffic and listen
  • Wait until it’s safe to cross – if traffic is coming, let it pass
  • Look and listen – when it’s safe, walk straight across the road
  • Arrive alive – keep looking and listening for traffic whilst you cross.

Personal Safety

• Plan your route so that you don’t look lost.
• Carry a mobile phone and personal attack alarm with you.
• Stick to busy, well-lit places.

Walking With Children

The Walking With Children page contains information for parents about making sure they children are safe when walking and properly prepared.