At a glance

• Westminster council’s trial of low-cost, ‘unofficial’ side-road zebra crossings roughly doubled driver compliance

• The painted crossings are far cheaper (£20k–£25k) than traditional zebras (£60k–£120k)

• With about half of pedestrian casualties occurring at side-road junctions, the scheme is viewed as an effective, popular, and inexpensive way to boost pedestrian safety

A scheme that trialled the use of “unlawful” zebra crossings on side roads has been hailed a success after increasing the number of motorists who stop to let pedestrians cross the road.

The initiative was launched by Westminster council on 11 side roads, at junctions with main roads such as Millbank , Horseferry Road, Pimlico Road and Wardour Steet.

Typically, drivers exiting side roads – or turni

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