Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian Safety
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When you are counting on your own two feet and not wheels, to get you around, pedestrian safety must be on everyone’s mind! Whether you walk to school or work, walk for exercise or only walk when you absolutely have to, everyone is a pedestrian. And just like motorists, pedestrians have rules to follow.
Pedestrian Rules of the Road
Pedestrians are to use sidewalks whenever they are safely available. When sidewalks are unavailable, pedestrians must walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and/or traffic officers. At crosswalks where there isn't a traffic control signal or officer, pedestrians have the right-of-way. If there aren't any crosswalks, signs or signals, the pedestrian must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles. Regardless of the right-of-way, the driver is required by law to take great care to avoid "hitting" pedestrian. Back to Top
Contact Information
Geri Essen Health Promotion Director Phone: 435-615-3912 gessen@utah.gov Back to Top	Lyndsi Marshall Health Educator Phone: 435-615-3917 lmarshall @utah.gov	Erin Watts Health Educator Phone: 435-615-3954 erinwatts@utah.gov
Links of Interest
Walk and Bike to School Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian & Bicycle Research Safety National Center for Bicycling and Walking Safe Kids.org CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Partnership for a Walkable America Walking Info.org Teach Your Children Pedestrian Safety National Strategies for Advancing Child Pedestrian Safety Back to Top