WHAT CAN A PEDESTRIAN DO TO REDUCE PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS?
Each year between 1992 and 1996, there were approximately 380 pedestrian involved collisions in the County of Riverside (county wide). The major accident types most often associated with pedestrian accidents are: Mid-block dart outs; Intersection dash; Vehicle turn/Merge; Multiple lanes crossing; bus sBack to Top related.. Walk Defensively – Be prepared for the unexpected–don’t let cars surprise you even if a motorist does something wrong like running a sBack to Top sign or making a sudden turn. Walk Facing Oncoming Traffic – When there are no sidewalks, walk near the curb, or off the road, if necessary. Cross Streets at Intersection – Look in all directions before entering the street. Be especially alert to vehicles that may be turning right on a red signal. If there are crosswalks, use them but don’t assume you are completely safe in a crosswalk. Don’t cross at mid-block because “jaywalking” is dangerous and against the law. At Intersections, Look for the Signs or Signals – They wil
