Abstract:
Existing data related to zebra crossing show that pedestrian safety at zebra crossing sites is
strongly influenced by the degree of drivers‟ knowledge on zebra crossing laws and their
compliance with the laws. This research is concerned with the degree to which drivers know
the laws and the degree to which they follow them. The interview research was conducted in
Nyabugogo and Remera, two main tax parks in Kigali, involving 120 drivers to respond the
administered questions. The observation research was conducted at three zebra crossing sites
UTC, COGEBANQUE and Nyabugogo market exit; and 263 drivers were observed for their
behaviors on zebra crossing sites. The observation was done in one direction and at peak
time. Data related to pedestrians accidents on zebra crossings sites in Kigali were also
collected from Rwanda National police. The research includes a literature review which
includes books, research papers and other previous researches which lead to better
understanding of the theories and principles of the compliance on pedestrians crossing. The
research findings showed that since 2013, there were 40 accidents at 27 zebra crossing sites
where pedestrians were involved while crossing. The findings of this research showed that the
level of drivers knowledge on zebra crossing laws is still low (69.5%) and the knowledge of
zebra crossing law is 39% in young drivers. Drivers compliance with zebra crossing law is
also low (64.7 %), and young drivers are less compliant with the law. The drivers should be
trained on existing zebra crossings laws in order to improve their knowledge and compliance
with regards to zebra crossing law; and emphasis should be made on young drivers.
