1. Road users

A road user is any person or vehicle that uses a road, street, or highway for transportation, travel, or movement. Road users include drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and public transport passengers who interact with traffic systems.

  • Motorized Road Users
    • Drivers of Cars, Trucks, and Buses – Follow traffic laws and signals.
    • Motorcyclists & Scooter Riders – Must wear helmets and follow road rules.
    • Public Transport Operators – Bus and taxi drivers who transport passengers.
  • Non-Motorized Road Users
    • Cyclists – Use bike lanes or roads, must obey traffic rules.
    • Pedestrians – Walkers who use sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian crossings.
    • People with Disabilities – Using wheelchairs or mobility aids on footpaths and crossings.
  • Special Road Users
    • Emergency Vehicles (Ambulances, Fire Trucks, Police Cars) – Have priority in traffic.
    • Construction & Maintenance Workers – Operate in work zones with road closures.
    • Animal Riders & Horse-Drawn Vehicles – Common in rural areas.
Road users

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