At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. Drivers — be cautious at crosswalks, especially at night 🌙 and in hard-to-see conditions. 🌧️🌁
Pedestrians — stay alert 👁️, especially in the dark.
8 Safety Tips for Walking at Night :
- Walk in well-lit areas. Avoid streets without lighting if at all possible, and do not take shortcuts through poorly lit areas.
- Wear bright clothing and a reflector so motorists can see you.
- Carry a flashlight or other light source to increase your visibility and also so you can see the path more clearly.
- Stay on sidewalks when available. Washington requires pedestrians who must walk on the roadway to walk on the left side or on the shoulder facing traffic approaching from the other direction. Pedestrians must then move clear of the road when a vehicle approaches.
- Obey traffic signals and devices unless a police officer directs otherwise including pedestrian signals.
- Avoid isolated areas. If possible, walk with another person or in a group to increase your chances of help if an accident occurs and to also protect yourself from crime.
- Assume drivers do not see you. While you should do whatever you can to increase your visibility, do not walk into a crosswalk assuming that the oncoming vehicle can see you. It’s best to wait to be sure the vehicle stops than to make a wrong assumption.
- Walking together in a group increases your chances of receiving help if a pedestrian is hit in an accident.
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