Pedestrian Safety Tips

Pedestrian Safety Tips

Always cross within marked crosswalks or at street corners.

Look left, right, then left again for vehicular traffic before stepping onto the roadway.

Yield to any approaching vehicles while crossing even if you have the right of way. Oncoming vehicles may reach you faster than you anticipate.

Make eye contact with drivers to ensure that they see you.

Keep to the right of the crosswalk, and be patient and alert when crossing the street.

Walk across the street, never run.

Obey all traffic signals and use the pedestrian signal button at intersections.

Cross the street only when the green "Walk" light is on. Do not begin crossing if the red "Don't Walk" or upraised hand is flashing or steady.

Be especially careful of vehicles that may turn right on red or turn left at an intersection. Drivers may be busy looking out for other vehicles instead of pedestrians.

If buses or other large vehicles are blocking your view, wait for them to pass before crossing. These vehicles may also be blocking the view of drivers in the other lanes.

Do not walk behind a vehicle that has its reverse lights on.

Walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the roadway so you can see oncoming traffic.

Stand at least ten feet away from the curb while waiting at bus stops.

Do not allow your children to walk near roadways or cross the street unsupervised. Parents should accompany their young children until they are sure that their children can cross the street safely.

Courtesy of Honolulu Police Department
http://www.honolulupd.org/