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Pedestrian Advice

Some useful tips for when you are walking on the City’s streets:

• Pavements or footpaths should be used if provided. Where possible, avoid walking next to the kerb with your back to the traffic. If you have to step into the road, look both ways first.
• Try not to cross the road between parked cars. In the City of Portsmouth this is not the easiest thing to do, but by walking a short distance further could mean avoiding a potential accident.
• If you have to cross the road between parked cars, always check that they aren't about to manoeuvre out of the parking space by listening for vehicle noise and checking for car occupants.
• If possible, avoid the peak times for car travel.
• When crossing the road, remember to keep looking both ways. Use pedestrian crossings where possible – these are there to help you and the driver.
• If you have glasses or a hearing aid make sure you use them when out walking.
• Think about what you are wearing – dressing all in black does not help the car driver to see you. Try to wear something bright or reflective, especially in the dark.
• You MUST NOT walk on motorways or slip roads except in an emergency.