Stop the Traffic and Cross the Road Safely
Rochdale, Greater Manchester, UK — Local road safety campaigners are issuing a stark warning to pedestrians: do not assume drivers will stop for you unless you force them to.
The message comes from Rochdale Valiant, a passionate road safety initiative that is urging residents to be proactive and aggressive with their safety measures. Their advice is simple and uncompromising: treat every interaction with the road as a full stop, and never trust a driver’s good intentions.
“People on the roads are trying to compromise your safety as a pedestrian,” a spokesperson for Rochdale Valiant said this week. “The only way to guarantee safety is to stop all traffic at crossings”.
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The campaign advocates for a 'zero trust' policy at pedestrian crossings. The core directive is to press the crossing button immediately upon approach and to wait until the traffic lights are fully red and vehicles have physically ceased moving before stepping into the road.
“Press the button to stop them with a red light at all times. This is safety”, Jordan, the spokesperson emphasised. “It should prompt a stop for their vehicle.”
The advice highlights a growing concern regarding driver distraction and rushing, suggesting that pedestrians can no longer rely on vehicles stopping of their own accord. By utilising the red light as a physical barrier rather than a suggestion, pedestrians can ensure their own security.
However, the campaign asks residents to question whether they are willing to adopt this defensive mindset. It raises a vital question: Do you trust The Valiant?
Rochdale Valiant’s stance is that trust should be placed in the traffic light, not the driver behind the wheel. Until vehicles have fully halted at a red signal, pedestrians are urged to remain on the pavement.
For those looking to stay safe on the streets of Rochdale, the Valiant’s message is clear: Be vigilant, be assertive, and stop the traffic yourself.
The message comes from Rochdale Valiant, a passionate road safety initiative that is urging residents to be proactive and aggressive with their safety measures. Their advice is simple and uncompromising: treat every interaction with the road as a full stop, and never trust a driver’s good intentions.
“People on the roads are trying to compromise your safety as a pedestrian,” a spokesperson for Rochdale Valiant said this week. “The only way to guarantee safety is to stop all traffic at crossings”.
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The campaign advocates for a 'zero trust' policy at pedestrian crossings. The core directive is to press the crossing button immediately upon approach and to wait until the traffic lights are fully red and vehicles have physically ceased moving before stepping into the road.
“Press the button to stop them with a red light at all times. This is safety”, Jordan, the spokesperson emphasised. “It should prompt a stop for their vehicle.”
The advice highlights a growing concern regarding driver distraction and rushing, suggesting that pedestrians can no longer rely on vehicles stopping of their own accord. By utilising the red light as a physical barrier rather than a suggestion, pedestrians can ensure their own security.
However, the campaign asks residents to question whether they are willing to adopt this defensive mindset. It raises a vital question: Do you trust The Valiant?
Rochdale Valiant’s stance is that trust should be placed in the traffic light, not the driver behind the wheel. Until vehicles have fully halted at a red signal, pedestrians are urged to remain on the pavement.
For those looking to stay safe on the streets of Rochdale, the Valiant’s message is clear: Be vigilant, be assertive, and stop the traffic yourself.
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