We all share the responsibility to keep our roadways safe. To save lives, we have to watch out for each other! Each year, about 1,500 pedestrians and 550 bicyclists are hit by cars on Connecticut roadways, leading to serious injuries and fatalities. Watch for Me CT is aimed at reducing those numbers through awareness, education and enforcement.
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.
NEWS
It’s back to school time, and that means school buses, crowded drop-offs, and bicycling or walking along busy roads. Motor... We have no precedent to tell us with certainty how current restrictions, economic changes, and fears of infection associated with... It hasn’t been this dangerous to ride a bicycle on American roads in three decades. And in the face of... The stay-at-home orders have led to increased pedestrian and cycling traffic on the roads, according to Darien police.Back to School Road Safety: Tips for Kids at Bus Stops, Drop-Offs and While Walking or Bicycling to Class
The Pandemic’s Expected Impact on Traffic Crashes
This Is Every Cyclist Who Was Killed by a Driver in 2020
Darien Coronavirus Update: Police Provide Walking, Cycling Tips
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