Stay Visible , Stay Safe : Essential Nighttime Pedestrian Rules
MAXIMIZING PERSONAL VISIBILITY
Wear Reflective Materials
Rule 17 mandates wearing something reflective at night to make it significantly easier for drivers and other road users to see you .
Reference Rule 3
The instruction specifically points back to Rule 3 for comprehensive guidance on visibility requirements for pedestrians .
STRATEGIC CROSSING AT NIGHT
Prioritize Pedestrian Crossings
Always look for a nearby designated pedestrian crossing as your first choice for moving across a road safely .
Use Street Lights as a Backup
If no crossing is available , identify and cross the road near a street light to utilize the artificial lilumination .
Increase Your Contrast for Traffic Crossing under or near street lights ensures that the existing infrastructure helps traffic see you more easily in the dark .