Pedestrain Safety this Holiday Season
With the holidays upon us, please be careful not only in your vehicle but as a pedestrian in mall parking lots and crossing busy streets. Pedestrians are supposed to have the right-of-way in parking lots but many drivers don’t wait for pedestrians. Parking lots can be more hazardous than streets. On streets the direction of traffic is usually known but in parking lots vehicles might be moving in all directions.
What are the major types of pedestrian traffic accidents?
The major crash types most often associated with pedestrian accidents are:
- Pedestrians darting out mid-block in front of a vehicle.
- Running from one side of the intersection to the other.
- A vehicle turning from one street onto another.
- Vehicles backing up.
Here are some helpful tips for a safe shopping experience…
1. Avoid texting while walking/ remember to use hands free devices when talking on the phone.
2. Please remove ipods or any device from your ears while crossing (emergency vehicles could be in the area)
3. Do not cross in front of cars with reverse lights illuminated.
4. Walk defensively and prepare for the unexpected.
Happy Holidays from Kalfus and Nachman.
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