PEDESTRIAN'S CODE

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 61, 10 April 1946, Page 7

PEDESTRIAN'S CODE

1. Never attempt to cross the road unless you are positively certain you can do so in safety—not only to yourself, but to others. 2. Be deliberate, otherwise a driver is forced to guess what you propose doing. He may guess wrong. 3. Remember the zone of danger in front of every motor vehicle. The distance it will travel every second. 4. If in doubt, stop in time to allow the driver to avoid YOU.

5. Remember, a driver is also only an average human being, moving faster possibly than he was intended to. That you have equal mentality and physical ability—and MORE CONTROL than he has; you can stop Quicker; go backwards. He can only stop or swerve slightly. He may be an inexperienced driver, short-sight-ed—a dozen things. So never take anything for granted. 6. You cannot blame him if you yourself are negligent. 7. If you are physically unfit and desire to cross the road, give approaching drivers the hand signal in time, so they can allow you to pass safely. 8. The average motorist is a gentleman. Give him the opportunity and TIME to prove it. j ■

9. Jay-walking is the act of a selfish, inconsiderate fool. “

10. Remember, the hospitals are full of casualty cases, caused by selfish, thoughtless acts of somebody—try and not add to the toll. Realise you are also legally liable under the law of negligence'for your negligent acts. That the regulations are based on the standard of care, intelligence, etc., of an average person (the standard required by law). They also govern and control your actions when using the highway.