Learn the Green Cross Code
The Green Cross Code
1. Think First
- Find the safest place to cross, then stop
- If 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 sharp bends or just before the top of a hill.
2. Stop
- Stand on the pavement near the kerb.
- Give yourself lots of time to have a good look all around.
- Stand a little way back from the kerb - where you can still be away from the traffic, but where you can still see if anything is coming.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Look and Listen
- When it is safe, walk straight across the road.
- Always walk across, never run.
6. Arrive Alive
- Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross.
