Road Safety : Walking Where There Are No Pavements

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Road Safety : Walking Where There Are No Pavements

RULES FOR INDIVIDUAL PEDESTRIANS

See and Be Seen

RULES FOR ORGANIZED GROUPS & PARADES Enhanced Visibility & Positioning

Keep to the Right - Hand Side

Walk on the right so you can see and react to oncoming traffic .

Keep to the Left

Unlike individuals , large organized groups should keep to the left side of the road if no pavement is available .

Walk in Single File

Be prepared to walk one behind the other , especially on narrow roads , in poer light , or when traffic is heavy .

Position Dedicated Look - outs

Safety look - outs must be stationed at both the front

and the back of the group to monitor traffic .

JYL

Navigating Sharp Right - Hand Bends Cross to the other side well before a sharp right - hand bend so traffic can see you earlier ; cross back once the bend is cleared .

Wear High - Visibility Clothing

Look - outs should wear fluorescent clothes during the day and reflective gear at night ; people on the outside of the group should also use reflective wear .

Stay Close to the Edge

Always keep as close to the side of the road as possible to maximize the distance between yourself and vehicles .

Specific Lighting for Nighttime

At night , the front look - out must show a white light , while the rear look - out must show a red light .