Establish a pedestrian’s code of ethics

Cyclists and personal mobility device users will soon be regulated by laws on the proper usage of roads and paths. I believe that pedestrians should not be spared (“Jail, fines to combat reckless use of personal mobility devices”; Jan 11).

Sometimes I feel ashamed of how some of us walk on footpaths and park connectors with disregard for our own safety and that of others. Before the new laws take effect, we should establish a pedestrian’s code of ethics.

Pedestrians should always keep left on the path and should use only the footpath if there is a separate cycle path. Parents should hold their children when using a shared path.

Pedestrians should not use headphones to listen to music and should not read and text on their mobile phone. When a shared path is narrow, they should walk in a single row so as not to obstruct others.

With such rules in place, it would be fairer to users of all modes of transport.