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.