TO ALL ROAD USERS
1.All persons have a right to use the road for the purpose of passage.
2.Be careful and cautious at all times to all road users.
3.Give special consideration to children, the elderly and handicapped.
4.Be very alert when driving near Schools, Hospitals, and
Infirmaries.
5.Look, out for the blind and render every assistance and consideration.
6.Keep animals off the streets and highways. Straying animals can cause accidents.
VEHICLE CONDITION
7.Always ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy. Pay special and regular attention to brakes, lights, steering. tyres (including spares), seat belts, exhaust system, windscreen wipers and washers. Inadequate maintenance can cause major accidents- Keep windscreens, windows, lights, indicators, reflectors, mirrors and number plates clean and clear. Ensure your seat, seat belts, rest and mirrors are properly adjusted before you drive.
Motorcycle riders and pillion passengers should wear safety helmets, eye protectors, strong boots and •loves, as well as that will help to protect you if you fall. Pillion passengers must sit properly and keep both feet on the footrests.
ALCOHOL AND THE MOTORIST
8.Be sure that your alertness is not affected by alcohol, drugs fatigue before using the road.
"Remember if you drink don't drive, and if you are going to drive don't drink". The same applies to some drags or medications.
PEDESTRIANS
9. Always use the sidewalk or footpath where there is one. Avoid walking on the roadway or too close to the kerb, with your back to the traffic. Where there is no sidewalk or footpath walk on the right hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming vehicles.
Take care at Sharp right hand corners; it is much safer to cross the road before you reach one so that oncoming traffic will have a better chance seeing you.
WALKING ON UNLIT STREETS
10.Be especially careful and alert when walking on unlit streets. Wear
light-colored clothing or carry something that will allow you to be seen by motorists using headlights.
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