Jul
23
Stopping for Pedestrians in Crosswalk
By
Lots of people are out walking these days, and as motorists it is important to be aware of pedestrians. New Jersey has a new law which requires cars to stop and stay stopped for pedestrians. Let’s all be aware and share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
If you are a walker, please be aware that you also have a responsibility to look both ways and make eye contact with motorists before crossing at Crosswalks. By sharing responsibility, we can all have a safe summer.
Summary:
Driver
- stop for pedestrians
- make eye contact with pedestrians and let them know that you are waiting for them
- stay stopped until pedestrians are able to cross the road safely
- you have done your first good deed for the day, carry on!
Pedestrian
- locate a crosswalk and get to it
- look both ways
- make eye contact when a vehicle, or vehicles, stop for you
- cross once it is safe and remember to acknowledge the driver(s) and their sacrifice for you
Get all the facts about this law @ www.nj.gov
I’m amazed at how often I stop for pedestrians and I never get any acknowledgment. I’m sure with this new law, pedestrians will increasingly become more ignorant to the entire “please and thank you” concept..
If I survived walking the streets of the city, then I’m ok in NJ. NY taught me to alsways look out for walkers. They come out of nowhere. Hope this law helps.