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  • As pedestrians we’re especially vulnerable to injury. Unlike people in vehicles, we’re not protected by seat belts, airbags and metal.
  • It’s important to be aware of traffic and surroundings and never assume a driver or rider has seen you.
  • The speed at which a vehicle is travelling if it hits a pedestrian (the impact speed) determines the severity of the injury and the chances of survival.
  • In a crash between a car and a pedestrian, there is a 10 per cent risk that a pedestrian will be killed at 30 km/h, 40 per cent risk at 40 km/h, and a 90 per cent risk at 50 km/h1. This is why Queensland has lowered speed limits to better protect pedestrians in school zones and other high pedestrian traffic areas, such as certain Central Business Districts.

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References

1. NSW Government Centre for Road Safety

Last updated: 14 January 2022

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