Use of crossings

Press, 30 June 1983, Page 16

Use of crossings

Sir,—As a motorist, lam concerned about people who wheel prams and pushchairs on to the road in the face of oncoming traffic. Recently this happened in the city where a “don’t cross” signal was flashing for pedestrians, and the mother grabbed a toddler and walked on to the road. Fortunately, brakes and response were sufficient to prevent an accident and the child did not become a statistic. — Yours, etc., J. D. ADDISON. June 27, 1983.

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