Please look out for pedestrians whenever you ride your bike. Pedestrians can be unpredictable, they may have impaired hearing and eyesight, or be absent-mindedly talking on their mobiles.
General
- Always be ready to stop near schools, bus stops and pedestrian crossings
- Give way to people using the footpath, when entering or leaving a driveway
- If someone looks as if they are about to cross in front of you, sound your horn or flash the headlight
Children
- Watch out for children, especially from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 4pm. Kids often lack road sense
- Slow to 20 km/h when passing or coming towards a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off
Crossings
- Never overtake a vehicle that is slowing for a pedestrian crossing or has stopped to let someone cross
- Take special care near roadside stalls and parked vendors -pedestrians visiting these may forget to watch for traffic
Urban areas
- Watch your speed and keep well out from the left side of the road - pedestrians regularly emerge from between parked vehicles
Rural areas
- Give pedestrians a wide berth as you'll probably be travelling at higher speeds, making it difficult for them to judge your approach
Group crossing
- Be vigilant near churches and other community landmarks where, trusting to safety in numbers, a number of people may attempt a group crossing
