In May 2000, the code governing the conduct of drivers at marked zebra crossings in Sweden became stricter to improve safety and mobility for pedestrians. Accident analysis based on a macro study of Sweden suggests that the injury risk in marked, not reconstructed zebra crossings increased by 27% for pedestrians and 19% for bicyclists. This means that reconstructions are needed for the effect of the change of code to be positive. An information campaign combined with physical countermeasures to

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... encourage drivers to stop at least 5 m before marked zebra crossings is also suggested as well as a code change forbidding unsignalized marked zebra crossings where overtaking is possible, for example on streets with four lanes.