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Road Rangers Zambia
Learn to Stay Safe on the Road! · Pa Musebo!
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🛡️ Road Safety Rules
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Use the Pavement
Always walk on the pavement or footpath, away from moving cars. If there is no footpath, walk on the right side facing oncoming traffic.
🇿🇲 Zambia Law
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Cross at Zebra Crossings
Always cross the road at a zebra crossing or traffic light. Stop, look left, look right, look left again — then cross only when it is safe!
⚡ Very Important
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Look Both Ways
Before crossing any road, look LEFT first (traffic comes from the left in Zambia), then RIGHT, then LEFT again. Never cross without looking!
🇿🇲 Drive Left
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No Phones While Walking
Never look at your phone or listen to music on headphones while crossing the road. You need full attention to stay safe!
💡 Smart Choice
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Be Seen at Night
Wear bright or reflective clothing when walking at night. Carry a torch if possible. Drivers need to see you to keep you safe on Zambia’s roads!
🌟 Stay Visible
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Never Play Near Roads
Do not play football or chase friends near busy roads. Use playgrounds, open fields, or school yards far from traffic for your games.
⚠️ Stay Away
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Bus Safety
Wait for the minibus to fully stop before getting on or off. After getting off, wait for it to leave before crossing the road. Never rush!
🚍 Minibus Tips
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Hold an Adult’s Hand
Young children should always hold an adult’s hand when crossing the road or walking near busy traffic on Great East Road or Cairo Road.
💚 Together Safe
🚦 Traffic Light Colours
Click a light to learn what it means! 👇
🔴 RED — STOP!
All traffic must stop. As a pedestrian, do NOT cross the road.
🟡 YELLOW — GET READY
Cars slow down. Get ready to stop or go. Wait — do not rush!
🟢 GREEN — GO SAFELY
You may cross — but still look both ways first! Cars can still turn.
⚡ Lusaka Traffic Tip
- Lusaka has many traffic lights on Cairo Road, Great East Road, and Church Road — learn them all!
- Not all roads in Zambia have traffic lights. At unmarked junctions, always stop and check carefully.
- Even on GREEN, check for turning vehicles — they must give way to pedestrians.
- During the rainy season, roads are slippery and cars take longer to stop. Be extra careful!
🎯 Road Safety Quiz
🆘 Emergency Numbers
999
Zambia Police Service
991
Ambulance / Medical Emergency
993
Fire Brigade
0800990
Road Safety Authority (RTSA)
🚨 What To Do After a Road Accident
- Stay calm. Move yourself to safety away from traffic — do not stand in the road.
- Call for help. Ask a trusted adult to call 999 (Police) or 991 (Ambulance) immediately.
- Do not move injured people unless they are in danger. You could make injuries worse.
- Tell an adult you trust — a teacher, parent, or community elder — right away.
- Remember your location. If in Lusaka, note the street name or a nearby landmark to tell the emergency services.
- Know your address. Learn your home address and phone number by heart so you can always get help.
