Pedestrian Safety is a Shared Responsibility!

There is no one cause of crashes involving pedestrians. Pedestrians and motorists must both do their part to keep pedestrians safe.  Children and senior citizens are at a higher risk of being struck by a motor vehicle. Special emphasis must be made to educate children and seniors about the importance of walking safely.

Pedestrians:

• Always cross at corners, within marked crosswalks where available.

• Look left, right and left again before crossing. Watch for turning cars.

• Obey traffic signals, especially “Walk/Don’t Walk”.

• Remain alert! Don’t assume that cars are going to stop.

• Wear reflective clothing when walking at night.

• Stay sober. Walking while impaired greatly increases your chances of being struck.

Motorists:

• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Failure to yield carries a $44 fine and 2 point license penalty (39:4-36.

• Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red.

• Obey speed limits.

• Do not block or park in crosswalks.

• Be alert for pedestrian at all times.

Children:

• Cross at intersections only.
• Never cross from in-between parked cars.
• Before crossing, look left, right and left again and listen for traffic.
• Wear light colored or reflective clothing at night.
• Obey all traffic signs and signals.
• Avoid playing in driveways or on sidewalks near roadways.

Seniors:

• Walk on sidewalks and cross only at corners, within marked crosswalks.
• Wear bright-colored or reflective clothing, especially at night.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing and be on the lookout for turning vehicles.
• Make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of a vehicle.
• Learn the proper use of “Walk/Don’t Walk” signals.
• Use the buddy system. Walk and cross with others when possible.
• If possible do not walk at night of during bad weather such as snow, rain or ice.
   

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