08/10/2026
⚠️ Crosswalk Safety Tips ⚠️
⚠️Safety Tips for Drivers
+ Slow down. Speeding endangers not only the life of the speeder, but everyone on the road around them.
+ Look out for pedestrians everywhere and minimize blind spots.
+ Exercise extra caution at nighttime or in bad weather, since pedestrians can be harder to see and may appear suddenly.
+ Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the pedestrians so they have time to stop too.
+ Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.
+ Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing who you can’t see.
+ Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street, in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
+ Be extra cautious when backing up and look for pedestrians.
⚠️ Safety Tips For Pedestrians
+ Wait at the curb: Never jump directly into the path of moving cars. Make sure the cars are completely stopped.
+ Make eye contact: Look directly at the driver in the closest lane. Wait for a clear visual sign, like a nod or a complete stop, before you move.
+ Signal your intent: If needed, raise an arm slightly to show drivers you want to cross.
+ Check all lanes: As you start walking, keep looking left and right. A car in one lane might stop, while a driver in the next lane fails to notice you.
+ Stay alert: Put phones away and turn down headphones so you can hear approaching traffic.
