Pedestrians are being put at unnecessary risk at junctions across Waltham Forest, according to the Green Party.

People "take their life in their own hands" when crossing roads at three-way junctions around the borough, the party has claimed.

Waltham Forest Green Party has begun campaigning for advanced stop lines to be introduced at some of the danger hotspots.

One example cited by the Greens is the mini-roundabout in Church Hill, Walthamstow.

Activist Steve Lambert, who lives in Howard Road, is calling on the council to act.

He said: “With today’s traffic levels, it can be difficult for pedestrians to cross even minor roads and more difficult at three-way junctions such as mini-roundabouts.

“It is difficult for pedestrians to look in three directions - a nightmare for parents with young children, and for older people who lack speed and agility.

“This particular junction is very bad (Church Hill), it is right by Walthamstow School for Girls and the town centre. Cars come flying down and it gets very busy.

“I don’t know exactly how many accidents there have been but I have seen the near-misses myself.”

Mr Lambert said the party believes a system of advanced stop lines are the way forward.

“We want to see advanced stop lines for vehicles so pedestrians have space to cross without feeling threatened by traffic bearing down on them,” he added.

“I have seen this in Vancouver, Canada, a big city, and it works well there.

“I’m sure there are many other junctions around the borough that would benefit from this treatment so we are asking the council to start a programme to make life easier for pedestrians.”

Mr Lambert cited some other bad junctions in Fairlop Road and Essex Road.