When pedestrians are involved in a collision, the most common contributory factor is failing to look properly. This is often in instances where pedestrians are distracted by using a mobile phone or listening to music.
The facts
Pedestrians make up about 24 per cent of road deaths – second only to people in cars.
In 2018, 40% of Greater Manchester killed or seriously injured pedestrian casualties involved failing to look.
The advice
Be safer as a pedestrian by keeping your head up and paying attention to your surroundings.
See advice from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the government.
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National coronavirus restrictions
5 November–2 December
We have the latest travel guidance to help keep everyone safe.
Common standards for all taxi and private hire vehicles in Greater Manchester
Let's talk taxis.
A Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone is coming
You can help shape the final plans now