Pedestrian Safety

 


WALK ON THE SIDEWALK
If there are no sidewalks, walk as close to the left side of the street as possible, facing traffic.

 

CROSS AT THE CROSSWALK
Cross only at intersections or street corners. When available, cross between the white painted crosswalk lines.

 

STOP BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET
Never dart or dash out into the street.

 

OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Before stepping out into the street, be sure to look at all traffic signals

 

LOOK LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET
Make sure traffic has come to a complete stop. If a parked vehicle obstructs your view, step out far enough into the street to be able to lean forward and see the street in both directions. Continue to look in both directions as you cross the street. If you are with a group of friends, each person needs to look for themselves.

 

WEAR BRIGHT CLOTHES TO BE SEEN
At night, wear light colored clothes and reflective strips

 

WATCH FOR TURNING TRAFFIC
Try to make eye contact with the driver. Watch for right turns on red.

 

WATCH FOR VEHICLES BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS
Check for signs that a car might move backwards.

 

DO NOT PLAY IN THE STREET

 

 

 

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