Being visible to drivers is a major safety advantage and COTA Victoria suggests wearing bright reflective armbands or wearing hi-vis vests for walking at night that can be picked up by headlights as safety measure for pedestrians.
- Wear lightly coloured or reflective clothing at night and brightly coloured clothing during the day.
- Stay in well-lit areas to cross the street.
- Make eye contact with drivers in stopped vehicles to make sure they see you before you cross in front of them.
- Don’t be distracted by smart phones or hand-held devices – stay alert and watch out.
- Don’t wear headphones as your ears will tell you what is happening around you.
- Know and follow all traffic rules, signs and signals which are designed to keep you safe.
- Use intersections with traffic lights or a pedestrian crossing to cross the road where possible.
- If these are not available find a well-lit area and wait for a long gap in traffic to cross safely.
- Always walk on the footpath, if a footpath is not available, walk in the far side of the road facing traffic to increase your visibility to drivers.
- Plan your trips out and if possible, try to arrange vehicle transport at night for safety.
