RESPECT FOR ALL
Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or a pedestrian, #BeTheBetteryGuy and be considerate towards fellow road users
Roads are public property, a space one shares with fellow citizens and each has equal amount of right to its usage including pedestrians. And since more often than not motorists and pedestrians don’t get along, we want to use this platform to urge our readers to #BeTheBetterGuy and treat fellow road users with respect. There are certain traffic rules in place designed to help motorists and pedestrians exist in harmony. Respect the stop lights put in place at pedestrian crossings while ensuring your vehicle does not block the zebra crossing. Most have stop lines marked in white crossing which when the light turns red is not only an offence, but inconsiderate towards pedestrians as your vehicle will end up blocking, in the very least, a part of the zebra crossing. Even if there is no stop light in place to regulate movement of vehicles and pedestrians, #BeTheBetterGuy and put the brakes on in a safe manner if you spot someone waiting by the side to cross the road. Avoid parking on footpaths or riding on one to cut through traffic to give pedestrians the space designated for their use along a road. It is a two-way street after all, so, as a pedestrian, use only zebra crossings to cross the road and instead of rushing into oncoming traffic, wait until the light turns green indicating it’s safe to cross the road. If there’s a foot over bridge, #BeTheBetterGuy and use that to get across safe and sound even if it means walking a few extra metres instead of the unsafe alternative of jaywalking.