LAS VEGAS, NV (KXNT) - Though a majority of students will be staying home to learn because of the coronavirus pandemic, some will still be out walking, riding and biking to school starting next week. In conjunction with that, southern Nevada law enforcement agencies are teaming up to emphasize pedestrian safety.
Through August 21st, law enforcement agencies statewide will be Joining Forces to heighten enforcement of the state’s pedestrian safety laws through the dedication of extra traffic patrol deputies. Funding for these extra patrols is possible by a Joining Forces grant received from the Nevada Department of Public Safety - Office of Traffic Safety.
All road users, drivers and pedestrians, need to remember and obey the basic rules of the road that have been put in place to help save lives:
Pedestrians
- Use intersections and marked mid-block crosswalks only
- Between dusk and dawn, wear bright clothing or accessories that can be seen at night
- Continue to look for oncoming traffic until the other side of the road is reached
- Make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street
Drivers
- Obey speed limits and know when conditions warrant even slower speeds, including streets that are not well lit
- Check intersections and mid-block crosswalks for waiting pedestrians, and yield to them
- Make eye contact with pedestrians waiting to cross the street
No matter what form of transportation you use, take responsibility for others around you and respect their right to use the road. Make sure that you are predictable, alert, and focused on your safety and on the safety of those around you.