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SERIOUS INJURIES
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CRASHES, SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS ON CONNECTICUT ROADWAYS IN 2024.
SAFETY TIPS
For Pedestrians
Watch for cars backing up in parking lots and driveways.
For Drivers
You may cross the center line to pass a cyclist if it’s safe.
For Bicyclists
Always ride on the right in the direction of traffic.
LAWS
For Pedestrians
State law requires pedestrians walking along the road to use sidewalks when available.
For Drivers
Pedestrians have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, meaning cars must yield for pedestrians, wherever they are in the crosswalk
For Bicyclists
Bicyclists can ride on sidewalks and in crosswalks but when doing so have the same responsibilities and rights as pedestrians.
Bike season is here. When you're behind the wheel, be sure to look out for cyclists!
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May is National Bicycle Safety Month, which means it's a great time to brush up on the rules of the road. Visit our website for more tips: ow.ly/NlPU50VLmUz
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Today we thank and appreciate 🫂💞all the incredible mothers for keeping their loved ones safe.
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May is Older Americans Month, a great reminder to always look out for older pedestrians. Between 2018-2022, people ages 50-65 accounted for 33.6% of pedestrian-related crashes. Drivers, always look out for pedestrians, especially at intersections!
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April showers bring… May puddles? Rainy days can lead to slick roads and limited visibility. Drive cautiously and watch the roads.
If you are driving in heavy rain here's what to do:
☔ Slow down
☔ Turn on your headlights
☔ Maintain a safe following distance
☔ Avoid hard braking to prevent hydroplaning
☔ Safely pullover if necessary
☔ Avoid standing water (drive slowly if you must)
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May is National Bicycle Safety Month! Here are some tips for cyclists and drivers to keep our roadways safe:
🚲Bikes are vehicles, so they should be ridden in the same direction as traffic and in the travel lane or a bicycle lane when possible.
🚲 It’s important for bicyclists to know where to ride in the lane. This depends on how fast they're going and if they need to turn. If a bicyclist is riding slower than cars around them, they should stay as far to the right as is safe—unless they're turning left, going around something in the road or passing another vehicle.
🚲 Drivers can pass a bicyclist only if they can leave at least 3 feet of space between their car and the bike. It’s okay to cross a double yellow line to do this, but only if the road is clear. If it’s not safe, drivers must wait to pass.
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The story of Shauna Devlin and her tragic death in 2022 is one of the stories highlighted in our documentary Ghost Shoes. Watch the full video, and learn how we can help prevent future tragedies, here: ow.ly/oAbC50VHQab
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