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The Green Cross Code is a guide for everyone
showing you how to cross the road safely.

step one

THINK FIRST

Find the safest place to cross then stop.

image showing unsafe crossing placeIf possible cross the road at:

subways, footbridges, islands, Zebra, Pelican and traffic light crossings, or where there is a police officer, school crossing patrol or traffic warden.

If you can't find any good crossing places like these, choose a place where you can see clearly along the roads in all directions, and where drivers can see you. Never cross on bends or just before the top of a hill.

 

        UNSAFE CROSSING PLACE
step two

STOP

Stand on the pavement near the kerb.
stand back from the kerb
Give yourself lots of time to have a good look all round.

Stand a little way back from the kerb - where you will be away from traffic, but where you can still see if anything is coming.

If there is no pavement, stand back from the edge of the road but where you can still see traffic coming.

 

step three

USE YOUR EYES AND EARS

Look all around for traffic, and listen.

Look in every direction.
Listen carefully because you can sometimes hear traffic before you can see it
step four

WAIT UNTIL IT'S SAFE TO CROSS

If traffic is coming, let it pass.

Do not cross unless there is a safe gap and you are sure there is plenty of time.
If you are not sure, don't cross.
step five

LOOK AND LISTEN

When it's safe, walk straight across the road.

Always walk across, never run.
step six

KEEP LOOKING AND LISTENING

Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross.
image showing safe crossing point