With the shorter hours of
daylight at this time of year, it’s more important than ever for people to take
care as they drive, walk and bike. Street Smart launched a fall safety campaign
to remind area drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to pay attention and obey
traffic safety laws. To make sure they do, area police have stepped up
enforcement during November and will ticket and fine violators – whether on
foot, a bike or behind the wheel. Street Smart reminds everyone to share the
road and look out for each other.
Fall and winter can be the most
dangerous times of the year for pedestrians. When out in the dark, bicyclists
and pedestrians are urged to wear reflective items or flashing lights to ensure
they are visible to drivers. Never assume drivers see you when you are in the
road.
The Street Smart campaign offers
the following safety tips:
• If you’re driving, look twice
for people in crosswalks and stop for walkers and bicyclists.
• If you’re biking, ride in the
direction of traffic and stop at red lights.
• And if you’re walking, cross in
the crosswalk and wait for the "walk" signal.
