Pedestrians have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, meaning cars must yield (slow or stop) for pedestrians, wherever they are in the crosswalk. A pedestrian is considered in the crosswalk once they step off of the curb.
State law requires pedestrians to use crosswalks when they are provided.
It is unlawful to cross a street outside of a crosswalk if the pedestrian is between two signalized intersections.
At crosswalks with pedestrian signals, state law requires that pedestrians obey the โWalkโ and โDonโt Walkโ indicators in the same way a driver must obey red or green lights.
If the pedestrian began crossing during the โWalkโ signal, they have the right of way over all cars, including those turning right on red, until they complete the crossing.
When NOT at an intersection or marked crosswalk, pedestrians must yield the right of way to all vehicles.
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๐ Warmer days = trail time! ๐ฅพ๐ฒ As you head out to explore Connecticutโs amazing state parks and trails, keep these trail etiquette tips in mind to help everyone enjoy the outdoors safely and respectfully!
Letโs all do our part to protect the trails and each other.๐
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June is National Safety Month โ the perfect time to brush up on safe driving habits! With more traffic, kids at play, and bicyclists out, remember to:
โ Slow down in neighborhoods
โ Eliminate distractions
โ Watch for pedestrians & bikers
โ Stay calm in summer traffic.
Letโs make safety a priority this season!
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Today we stop to take a moment to thank the incredible fathers keeping their families safe!
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Older pedestrians face the greatest risk in traffic crashes. In Connecticut, nearly one-third of pedestrian crashes involve someone between the ages of 50โ65. The chance of death is twice as high for pedestrians 50+ compared to younger age groups.
For more information on older pedestrians, and how they're disproportionately affected click here: ow.ly/y0GV50W1B22
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What an honor! Watch for Me CT's mini-documentary, Ghost Shoes, just received a Boston/New England Regional Emmyยฎ Award. This honor puts a renewed spotlight on the important issue of pedestrian safety in Connecticut.
We are so grateful to all our collaborators on this project, especially Bill and Melody Devlin, who tragically lost their daughter, Shauna Devlin, while she was walking in Hamden.
Watch Ghost Shoes to learn more about efforts to curb pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut: watchformect.org/ghost-shoes/
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Check out our interview with Bike Walk CT where we discuss some hot topics in bike and pedestrian safety!
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