PEDESTRIAN - SAFETY TIPS

Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police want everyone to get home safely. Using the tools below, we challenge every pedestrian to stop and think, ‘Is this safe?’ before crossing the road.

DID YOU KNOW?

In the last five years, 175 pedestrians have been killed on Victorian roads. Of these fatalities:

• Just over one-third (36%) are aged 70+.

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Two-thirds (67%) are male.

Almost four in ten (38%) are killed

on 60km/h roads.

Before you step out onto the road, STOP and THINK:

DISTRACTION

• Stay alert by putting your phone down and pausing any audio playing through your headphones.

  RISKS

• Check for any hazards on both sides of the road.

  
  

  
  

  • Pre-plan your journey to frequently visited locations with as few crossings as possible.

  • For longer journeys, consider booking a rideshare service or locate a public transport

  route before you step outside.

  HOW YOU CAN PLAN TO YOUR ADVANTAGE:

• Where possible, always cross at a traffic light or pedestrian crossing. Otherwise, use the shortest or most direct route across the road.

  
  

  VISIBILITY

• Remember, if you are travelling at night or during cloudy weather that cars may not be able to see you, especially in dark clothing.

  
  

• Always cross from clear areas visible to everyone on the road.

• Remember to pause before stepping onto the road to ensure that all cars present have stopped or passed.