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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.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Whether you're walking to school, work, or just out for a stroll, staying safe as a pedestrian is key.
Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind:
✅ Cross at crosswalks or intersections
✅ Make eye contact with drivers before crossing
✅ Stay alert, no texting while walking near traffic
✅ Wear bright or reflective clothing at night
✅ Always obey traffic signals
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Join us next Sunday for this year’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, honoring lives lost and calling for safer roads across Connecticut.
🗓️ Sunday, November 16, 2025
🕐 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Walnut Hill Park, New Britain
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Join us next Sunday for this year’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, honoring lives lost and calling for safer roads across Connecticut. 🗓️ Sunday, November 16, 2025 🕐 1:00–2:30 PM 📍 Walnut Hill Park, New Britain #WDoR2025 #LukeRouxFoundation #DECIDETORIDE @ctdot_official @watchformect
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A bike helmet should fit snug on the head, just above the eyebrows. The chin strap should rest just under the chin. The straps should form a V as they rest under each ear. If they don't form a comfortable V, adjust the buckle under each ear until they do.
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The use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, is booming. E-bikes offer numerous benefits: they promote physical activity while making cycling accessible to people of all fitness levels, reduce strain on ...Before you or your child head out on an e-bike, take a close look at the bike helmet. We recommend NTA-8776 certified helmets for e-bike riders. While resembling a traditional bicycle helmet, an NTA-8776 certified helmet is designed to offer enhanced protection against higher impact speeds, covering a larger portion of the head.
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