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!