When
crossing a street at an intersection, pedestrians need to stop at the edge of
the road and look left, right, then left again before proceeding. When the
roadway is clear, begin crossing while looking over your shoulder for turning
vehicles; always check for traffic while crossing and yield to oncoming
traffic.
It is important to pay attention and follow the direction of traffic signals. Pedestrians need to wait until the “WALK” signal is showing, and traffic is clear, before crossing. Do not begin crossing the street when a flashing “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” signal is showing.
When emerging from a driveway or alley, motorists must stop prior to proceeding onto the roadway and must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk. However, for your safety approach all driveways and allies with caution and only cross when safe.
Motorists will usually be looking away from the corner and toward oncoming traffic as they attempt to turn and merge with traffic on the crossing street. Pedestrians must always look for turning vehicles before stepping off the curb. Make sure that any driver making a right or left turn sees you. If you are uncertain, wait until the vehicle passes, look again and then cross safely.
Crosswalks and pedestrian signals are strategically placed throughout the City of Los Angeles to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrian traffic. Always cross at intersections, preferably in marked crosswalks. Do not jaywalk or cross from between parked vehicles.
Pedestrians should stay a safe distance away from other vehicles, especially trucks and buses. A driver of a truck or a bus has several “blind spots” around the vehicle where visibility is limited or obstructed. Pedestrians need to be especially attentive when walking near these large vehicles. Be alert and stay out of the “NO ZONES”; all sides, including the front and back of large vehicles are the key to pedestrian safety.
Remember, “having the right-of-way” does not protect you from becoming seriously injured or killed in a traffic collision. Always use caution when crossing a roadway.
It is important to pay attention and follow the direction of traffic signals. Pedestrians need to wait until the “WALK” signal is showing, and traffic is clear, before crossing. Do not begin crossing the street when a flashing “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” signal is showing.
When emerging from a driveway or alley, motorists must stop prior to proceeding onto the roadway and must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk. However, for your safety approach all driveways and allies with caution and only cross when safe.
Motorists will usually be looking away from the corner and toward oncoming traffic as they attempt to turn and merge with traffic on the crossing street. Pedestrians must always look for turning vehicles before stepping off the curb. Make sure that any driver making a right or left turn sees you. If you are uncertain, wait until the vehicle passes, look again and then cross safely.
Crosswalks and pedestrian signals are strategically placed throughout the City of Los Angeles to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrian traffic. Always cross at intersections, preferably in marked crosswalks. Do not jaywalk or cross from between parked vehicles.
Pedestrians should stay a safe distance away from other vehicles, especially trucks and buses. A driver of a truck or a bus has several “blind spots” around the vehicle where visibility is limited or obstructed. Pedestrians need to be especially attentive when walking near these large vehicles. Be alert and stay out of the “NO ZONES”; all sides, including the front and back of large vehicles are the key to pedestrian safety.
Remember, “having the right-of-way” does not protect you from becoming seriously injured or killed in a traffic collision. Always use caution when crossing a roadway.
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