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| Contact Information for Police Services | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-4013 |
| unrpd@police.unr.edu | |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-250 |
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Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
In 2010, 70,000 pedestrians were injured by vehicles in the US - (11,000 more than in 2008).
4,280 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in 2010. (National Highway Traffic Safety Statistics)
When You're Driving:
- Obey traffic laws
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
- Observe stop signs and signals
- Don't pass other drivers who stop at crosswalks
- Make eye contact with pedestrians
- Scan sidewalks to see if pedestrians are preparing to leave the curb
- Observe posted speed limits
- Talking and texting can wait - no texting and hands-free talking only!
When You're Walking:
- Obey traffic laws
- Use crosswalks, observe signs and signals
- Pay attention to traffic
- Make eye contact with drivers
- make sure the car is slowing to stop before stepping off the curb
- Talking and texting can wait - unplug while crossing!
