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Walk Across Arkansas
Pedestrian Safety
Remember • Pedestrians
Look Out • Motorists Look Out
• Pedestrian
Safety Tips
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 Motorists are at times pedestrians, and pedestrians are at times motorists.
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Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections and marked crosswalks.
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Jaywalking is against the law
- Before stepping off a curb look left, look right, look left again over your shoulder.
- It is the pedestrian's responsibility to yield to cars when crossing a road without crosswalks.
- If the "Don't Walk" signal is flashing, finish crossing, but don't start to cross.
- At the intersection STOP! Look over your shoulder for cars turning. When all is clear, walk straight across the street, not on a diagonal.
- STOP! before crosswalks. Motorists do not belong in crosswalks, pedestrians do.
- Motorists must "look out" for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
- Turning vehicles "must yield" to pedestrians crossing on the green light.
Pedestrian Safety Tips
- Never walk alone.
- Follow the same general walking route. It's a good idea to tell someone else where you are walking and an approximate time of your return.
- Always wear reflective clothing or reflective tape.
- Walking at night poses safety and security problems.
- Always walk facing traffic.
- Always use crosswalks where provided.
- Stop, Look, and Listen.
- Always follow traffic control devices. (Walk, Don't Walk signs)
- Always be alert to traffic and your surroundings.
- Check for traffic before crossing, even if the sign says walk.
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