Jaysus.
Luas Operator Transdev has launched a new safety appeal to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists about the dangers of crossing streets where there are Luas tracks.
In doing so, the company has shared footage of various incidents where members of the public broke a red light and jeopardised their safety.
Transdev released the CCTV footage following a series of recent collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
As you can see in the footage below, motorists and cyclists break red lights at junctions.
Pedestrians also walk out in front of oncoming trams without any knowledge of their surroundings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig_PW_-y5SU
Clip via officialuas
Transdev released a statement that said:
"Luas drivers continually report the same incidents; pedestrians jaywalking, never looking left and right, often with headphones in and heads down, motorists and cyclists breaking red lights."
In order to increase safety on the streets of Dublin, Luas has also provided the following information to pedestrians:
• Stay focused
• Always look left and right before crossing Luas tracks
• Slow down coming up to traffic lights
• Don’t assume the tram is going to be able to stop instantly
• Familiarise yourself with the tram lines
• If you see a motorist break a Red Light – report it to An Garda Síochána
