Due to rainfall and poor road visibility, there has been an increase in cases of pedestrians being hit by vehicles, including at crossings. In these conditions, the State Automobile Inspectorate (GAI) urges drivers to be extremely attentive behind the wheel, and pedestrians to be cautious when crossing the roadway.
To prevent a significant deterioration of the traffic situation, the State Automobile Inspectorate is implementing additional measures to ensure road safety, especially during dark hours. Traffic police patrols across the country have been deployed closer to road sections and streets most at risk of pedestrian collisions. Inspectors are monitoring drivers' compliance with speed limits and rules for passing crossings, as well as pedestrians' adherence to crossing regulations. Increased attention is being paid to intoxicated road users and those who neglect to use retroreflective elements.
In conditions of poor visibility, drivers must select the safest possible speed and increase their vigilance when approaching crossings, especially on bends and rural roads where the risk of collision increases due to weather conditions.
It is vitally important for pedestrians to use retroreflective elements and ensure they are not obscured by clothing and are clearly visible. It should be taken into account that a vehicle cannot be stopped instantly, especially on a wet surface. Roads should only be crossed at designated pedestrian crossings and with extreme caution, after ensuring in advance that drivers have seen you and have stopped.
At crossings, we recommend that drivers and pedestrians establish visual contact to better anticipate each other's actions. To achieve this, drivers must slow down before the "zebra crossing," and pedestrians should look both ways.
Be respectful and attentive to each other, take care of yourselves and those around you!