Sydney's new light rail hasn't even opened yet but there have already been hundreds of near-misses.
have revealed the statistics which show motorists entering the tramway corridor is the most common problem.
Motorists are being asked to look closely for changes on the roads and to take their time to adapt to new conditions.Source:News Corp AustraliaIf you don’t give way to pedestrians near a stopped tram, drive on a safety zone or overtake a tram that’s signalling left or right, you could be slapped with fines of up to $191 and cop two demerit points to boot.
However, there’s a catch. You have to be more than 20 metres from the nearest traffic signals and look up and remain aware of moving trams.NSW Road Rules allow pedestrians to legally cross a road and not incur a jaywalking fine if they are more than 20 metres away from traffic signals. “The etiquette around mobile phone use continues to be a problem not only in relation to light rail but crossing the street, walking around congested areas in the city, people walking into each other,” Mr Constance told reporters. “Use your brain. There’s danger associated with light rail.
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