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Pedestrian Safety for Drivers

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Drivers:

  • YIELD for pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections – it’s the law.
  • Do not block crosswalks when stopping at intersections.
  • Slow down and obey posted speed limits.
  • Take extra care around schools, playgrounds, and neighborhoods.
  • Always look out for pedestrians, especially before turning at a green light or making a “right turn on red.”
  • Never run red lights.
  • Be careful when passing stopped vehicles. They might be stopping for pedestrians.
  • Pay Attention! Do not text and drive!
  • Share the road. It’s your responsibility to look for others.

Pedestrians:

  • Cross at intersections and marked crosswalks.
  • Use pedestrian pushbutton and WAIT for signal to cross.
  • Before crossing, look left, right, then left again, and over your shoulder for turning vehicles.
  • Use sidewalks. If there are none, walk facing traffic so you see vehicles, and drivers see you.
  • Pay attention! Don’t text while crossing!
  • Make eye contact with drivers so they see you.
  • Stay visible after dark and in bad weather with light-colored or reflective clothing.
  • Don’t step suddenly in front of buses and trucks. They take longer to stop than a car.
  • Watch out for trucks and buses backing out of parking spaces and driveways.

This information is taken from the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Commission.  For more information about sharing the road and pedestrian safety visit: NYS Traffic Safety Website