Pedestrian Safety Tips From A Lawyer You Can Trust

Tips For Pedestrians

Enjoy these pedestrian safety tips for you, from Lawrence K. Land. Be cautious and stay safe. If you need an injury lawyer for a pedestrian accident, don’t hesitate. Call us today for a free legal consultation.

• Make it easier for drivers to see you by wearing light colors and retro-reflective material. It is also wise to carry a flashlight in very dark areas.
• Stay off highways and restricted zones. Always use the sidewalk when available and cross or enter streets at designated crosswalks.
• If there is not sidewalk available, it is safer to walk toward road traffic. If you are a bicyclist, it is safer to travel with traffic.
• Be cautious, don’t expect that a driver is paying attention and can see you. Step out of their way until you have made eye contact and you are certain that they see you.
• Alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to walk safely. Do not walk or bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Use extra caution when crossing multiple-lane, higher speed roadways.

Tips for Drivers

• When entering a crosswalk area, slow down and be prepared to stop.
• Pedestrians can be anywhere and at anytime so always be on the lookout.
• Pedestrians may even be hard to see, especially at night and during bad weather. Always be on the alert and slow down in areas where pedestrians are known to be (neighborhoods, crosswalks, parking lots, etc).
• Stop for pedestrians who are in a crosswalk, even if it is unmarked. When you stop for a pedestrian, stop far enough back so that other drivers are aware of the pedestrian and can prepare to stop or slow down.
• Do not overtake and pass other vehicles stopped for pedestrians.
• You will often have to wait for a “gap” in traffic while attempting to make a turn. Beware that while you are watching for that “gap,” a pedestrian may have moved into your intended path.
• Use extreme caution and be especially attentive while near schools and neighborhoods where children are active.