Crosswalk Safety

PEDESTRIANS

• Don’t jaywalk (crossing a street at places other than intersections or designated pathways). If you’re hit while jaywalking, the driver may not be liable, and insurance may not cover your injuries.
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.
• When walking near or around traffic, put away electronic devices that take your eyes and ears off of your surroundings.
• Watch for vehicles while you cross a street.
• Do not assume a driver can see you.

DRIVERS

• Slow down.
• Avoid distractions while driving (phones, radios, people, etc.).
• Pay attention to the road and obey all traffic laws at all times (speed limit, traffic signs, traffic signals, etc.).
• Stop for all pedestrians at crosswalks.
• Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Pedestrians own the crosswalk and you should not cross until the pedestrian has safely crossed the street.