Pedestrian Safety at UNE

Safety Notice - 16 October 2017

Background

UNE hosts students and other visitors from all over Australia and the world. We all come from varied communities where we are used to doing things a certain way.

When it comes to walking around town and campus, we should be mindful of how we need to use the roads and footpaths to keep safe.

In Australia it is actually illegal if you do not take the most direct route when crossing a road. This is known as ‘jay-walking’.

Before You Cross the Road

  • Do not walk out in front of a car - it will not stop! Cars have right of way.A slogan infographic displaying "look out before you step out!"
  • Never assume that an approaching vehicle can see you, or will stop for you – wait until all vehicles have stopped before you step off the kerb.
  • At intersections, check for turning vehicles before you leave the kerb, and while you are crossing the road.
  • Look before you cross. Just because someone else decides to cross, doesn’t mean it’s safe for you.
  • Unplug your earphones and put away your phone so you are not distracted.

When You Cross the Road

  • Always use pedestrian crossings if they are available. They are white or yellow stripes, like the picture  below.

    • a pedestrian crossing is painted on the road with thick white stripes (sometimes yellow)

  • At intersections, check for turning vehicles before you leave the kerb, and while you are crossing the road.
  • At traffic lights, don’t enter the road if vehicles are moving through the crossing, or if the red ‘don’t walk’ signal shows.

Foot Paths

  • When walking near roads always use the footpath.
  • If there is no footpath walk on the side of the road where you can see the oncoming cars and stay as far off the road as you can.

Contact for Further Information

UNE Work Health and Safety (WHS) Team: whs@une.edu.au and 6773 4269.

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