Pedestrian Safety

Your responsibility as a pedestrian!

  • Cross roads and streets and crosswalks using the right half of the crosswalk.
  • Do NOT suddenly leave a curb or safety zone and walk or run into the path of a vehicle.
  • Do NOT walk on a roadway when under the influence of alcohol or prescription drugs.
  • When walking along a roadway at night, carry a light or reflector. 
  • Wear light colored clothing or a reflective vest if possible.
  • When a sidewalk is available, do NOT walk in the road or street.
  • Where there is no sidewalk, walk on the left shoulder facing oncoming traffic.
  • NEVER stand in a highway to ask for a ride or to conduct any business.