West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance

At an intersection

• Obey traffic signs and signals.
• REMEMBER: Just because it is your turn does not mean it is safe to cross. Do not trust that cars will obey the rules or that turning cars will see you.
• Look to see if cars are coming.
• Look left, right and left and then behind you and in?front of you for turning cars.

At mid block

• Stop at the curb.
• Look left, right and left again for traffic.
• Wait until no traffic is coming to begin crossing.
• Keep looking for traffic until you finish crossing.
• Walk, DON’T RUN across the street.

Suggestions for Seniors

• Walk on sidewalks and cross only at corners, within marked crosswalks where available.
• If crossing in other locations, yield the right of way to vehicles. Failure to obey the law carries a $54 fine (court costs additional; C.39:4-32, 33)
• Always walk facing traffic.
• Wear bright-colored or reflective clothing, especially at night.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing and be on the lookout for turning vehicles.
• Make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of a vehicle.
• Learn the proper use of ?Walk/Don?t Walk? signals.
• Use the buddy system. Walk and cross with others when possible.
• If possible do not walk at night or during bad weather such as snow, rain or ice.

~ from NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety