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CRASHES, SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS ON CONNECTICUT ROADWAYS IN 2025.
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.
🌷 Spring Is Here — Let’s Share the Road
Warmer weather means more people walking and biking. Here’s what to remember:
🚶 Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks when they are in them, stepping into them, or signaling they want to cross. And remember—every intersection is a crosswalk, painted or not.
🚲 In Connecticut, bicycles are treated as vehicles and may use the full lane. Honking or following too closely can create unsafe situations.
🚗 Passing a bicyclist? Leave at least three feet of space. Drivers may cross a double yellow line to pass if it is clear and safe. If it is not clear, wait to pass.
Let’s look out for one another this season.
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Winnie reminds families that wearing a helmet every time you ride helps protect young bicyclists and builds safe habits that last. Wally shows that safety starts with simple choices at home and in the neighborhood.
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🌷 Spring is here, Connecticut! With warmer days ahead, more people will be walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors. Let’s all stay alert, watch for pedestrians, and make safety a part of every step.
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Set Do Not Disturb While Driving to turn on automatically! This distraction-prevention feature can save lives.
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CTDOT Highlights Pedestrian Safety as Spring Arrives
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Press Release Homepage CTDOT Highlights Pedestrian Safety as Spring Arrives 3/19/2026 Longer Days Call for Extra Caution on Connecticut Roads As snow and ice give way to spring, the Connecticut Depart...🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Connecticut! As you celebrate today and this upcoming weekend, remember to keep an eye out for pedestrians, everyone deserves to get home safely. Let’s make safety part of the luck of the Irish!
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Spring safety starts at the bus stop. Winnie and Wally remind drivers to slow down, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians as families travel to and from school this season.
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ATESDs are traffic safety cameras that capture violations and issue citations — and they’re helping make roads safer.
Here’s what to know:
• All camera locations are clearly marked
• The first 30 days after activation are warnings only
• After that: $50 for a first violation and $75 for additional violations within one year
• Citations are issued to the registered vehicle owner
• Speed citations apply when drivers exceed the speed limit by more than 10 mph
🔒 Privacy matters: Personal information cannot be disclosed, stored, or retained for any purpose other than issuing a citation through the ATESD program.
Even though the program is new, participating communities are already seeing safer driving near these locations.
Slow down. Save lives.
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Amy shares how Winnie and Wally help families across Connecticut learn safe habits early. Winnie reminds grown ups to lead by example, while Wally shows that little eyes are always watching and learning.
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