Driver, remember to observe pedestrian crossing surroundings

Publication date 13.12.2024 15.44
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Kasvokuva poliisimiehestä virkapuvussa.
Heikki Kallio korostaa, että suojatietä lähestyvän ajoneuvon kuljettaja on paljon vartijana. Jalankulkijoiden puolestaan kannattaa varmistaa näkyvyys helpolla, edullisella ja hyvällä keinolla - heijastimella.

Many traffic offences with serious consequences have occurred recently where the driver has hit a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing. Chief Superintendent Heikki Kallio appeals to drivers to be extremely alert around pedestrian crossings. Visibility is poor in the dark, rain and snowfall.

Read Heikki's tips for keeping safe in traffic in his blog: Pedestrian crossing must live up to its reputation

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