By Nancy Floreen<\/p>\n
Although we are getting back to normal in many ways, visibility is still limited by large snow banks, and many sidewalks are still hidden under mounds of snow. Please continue to be very careful when driving and walking. Here are some more safety tips to keep in mind.<\/p>\n
For drivers:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections- it’s the law.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Don’t block crosswalks when stopping at intersections.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Take extra care around schools, playgrounds, and neighborhoods.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Always look out for pedestrians, especially before turning at a green light or making a "right turn on red."<\/p>\n
\u2022 Obey signs, signals and markings–and never run red lights.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Be careful when passing stopped vehicles. They might be stopping for pedestrians.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Share the road. It is your responsibility to look out for others.<\/p>\n
For pedestrians:<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you must walk in the street, face traffic so you can see the vehicles coming toward you.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stay visible after dark and in bad weather with reflectors or retroreflective clothing. \u2022 Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections whenever possible.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stop and look every time before crossing streets, even when you have the right-of-way, and especially at intersections with \u201cright turn on red.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022 Before crossing, look left, right, then left again, and over your shoulder for turning vehicles. \u2022 Begin crossing the street on \u201cWalk\u201d signals \u2013 never on a solid or flashing \u201cDon\u2019t Walk.\u201d<\/p>\n