Sharing the road with pedestrians

Always be aware of pedestrians. Pedestrians include people:

• walking
• using wheelchairs (including registered motorised wheelchairs)
• on rollerblades, skateboards, rollerskates and other wheeled recreational devices.

Sharing the road safely with pedestrians

• When driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle, you must give way to pedestrians when they’re crossing at pedestrian crossings, children’s crossings or marked foot crossings.
• When approaching a pedestrian crossing, you must drive at a speed at which you can safely stop at the crossing.
• When you are turning at an intersection, you must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into.
• You must give way to pedestrians in shared zones.
• You must give way to pedestrians on a slip lane.
• Allow a person with a disability or senior pedestrians longer to cross the road.
• Lower your speed at night and be alert for people suddenly walking out on the road, especially around where alcohol may be served.
• Take care driving in areas where there are children, especially near schools and playgrounds. Watch out for children running out onto the road.
• If you see another vehicle stop or slow down near a pedestrian or children’s crossing, prepare to stop because pedestrians may be crossing.