#The pedestrian rules oct 1 drivers
Get in the habit of wearing light colors, reflective material, and walking with a flashlight at night so it is easier for drivers to see you.įunding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to come to a stop. Watch for approaching vehicles and be careful crossing the street, especially busier streets with higher speed limits.Use signalized crosswalks where drivers expect foot traffic.Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks. Do not speed and slow down at intersections.Speeding, poor lighting, mid-block crossing and impairment are the main factors in pedestrians being struck by vehicles.Įureka Police Department offers the following safe driving and walking tips: In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed in the United States – an average of 18 pedestrians a day and one pedestrian killed every 81 minutes. Between 20 in California, pedestrian deaths increased more than 40 percent and bicyclist deaths went up more than 60 percent. The safety of people outside of vehicles is a significant traffic safety concern, with at least two pedestrians or bicyclists killed on California roads every day. Put yourself in their shoes and drive how you would want someone to drive when you are walking.” “Drivers, please slow down and be extra careful around people walking. “Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or sidewalk, we are all pedestrians at one point,” Eureka Police Department, Chief, Todd Jarvis said. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and Eureka Police Department will raise awareness about the safety of people walking throughout the month, emphasizing that “safe drivers, safe speeds and safe vehicles save lives.”
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