Emphasizing safety during National Pedestrian Safety Week
Most people are pedestrians whether they walk or bicycle.
More than 6,500 pedestrians were killed and 55,000 injured in 2020 in the U.S.
Drivers can reduce the deaths and injuries by obeying speed limits, watching for walkers and bicyclists.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests:
• Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times.
• Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather.
• Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.
• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the crossing pedestrians so they can stop too.
• Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing where you can’t see.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
• Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street, in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
• Be extra cautious when backing up and look for pedestrians.
Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility, so let’s work together to keep everyone safe.
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