MOTORISTS in New Jersey MUST stop for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk.
Tips for motorists:

• Stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
• Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red
• Obey speed limits
• Do not block or park in crosswalks
• Keep your windshield clean for maximum visibility
• Be alert for pedestrian at all times

PEDESTRIANS MUST obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections.
Tips to be a Safe Pedestrian:

• Always cross at corners, within marked crosswalks where available
• Always cross perpendicular to the road never diagonally
• If crossing in other locations, yield the right of way to vehicles.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing. Watch for turning cars.
• Always walk facing traffic
• Obey traffic signals, especially “Walk/Don’t Walk.”
• Remain alert! Don’t assume that drivers of approaching cars see you
• Never take your eyes off the vehicles as they near you. If you’ve underestimated
• the speed of the car and the driver can’t see you, this could have a tragic result.
• Wear reflective clothing when walking at night
• Stay sober. Walking while impaired greatly increases your chances of being struck.

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