Safety Guide : Crossing One - Way Streets
Verify Traffic Direction
Before stepping into the road , actively check which way the traffic is moving to confirm the flow .
Beware of Opposite - Flow Lanes
Wait for a Clear Gap
Bus and cycle lanes often operate in the opposite direction to the rest of the traffic on a one - way street .
Do not begin crossing until it is safe to reach the other side without having to stop in the roadway .
Multi - Directional Hazards Always look both ways even on a one - way street to account for cyclists and buses using dedicated counter - flow lanes .