A two-way street
A shocking video reminds people that pedestrians and drivers need to share the road.
A still from the video of A Two-Way Street
Thousands of people have already viewed A Two-Way Street – a Greater Wellington road safety video showing a crash between a driver and pedestrian in Lower Hutt.
“We’ve got great walking opportunities in the Wellington region and the highest figures for walking to work compared to any other region in the country. But this is accompanied by a higher than average risk for pedestrian casualties,” says Simon Kennett, Greater Wellington’s Active Transport and Road Safety Advisor.
The pedestrian in A Two-Way Street was on crutches for nearly three months and the driver of the vehicle was charged with careless driving causing injury and disqualified from driving for six months.
Simon Kennett says that we all share the road – whether we’re a pedestrian or a driver – so we must look out for each other. “Drivers should slow down in urban areas – safer speeds save lives. And pedestrians need to stay focused when using a road and remember to look both ways.”
The video is part of Greater Wellington’s work to ensure walking (and cycling) in the region is safe, convenient and pleasant.