The Police headquarters has declared that every motorist, driver and biker must stop at a Zebra Crossing for pedestrians to cross the road warning that failure to do this and hitting a pedestrian is a criminal offence.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi made this known while giving an update on traffic rules in the country.
He said, “It’s an offence for you to knock down or hit pedestrians on a zebra crossing.
“Many don’t have regard for it at all.
“It’s compulsory that every driver or biker stops for pedestrians on a zebra crossing, whether on green or not.
“If you knock down a pedestrian on Zebra Crossing, such may be treated as a criminal offence, not just mere a traffic offence.
“Always observe traffic rules to save yourself and others on the road. Be warned.”