For Child Pedestrians

• Because children are not able to judge whether cars are coming, going, moving or parked, they must be constantly supervised.
• Children should be taught to cross the street only with someone much older who knows how to cross safely.
• Caregivers should designate safe play areas away from the street and driveway.
• Children under the age of 12 should not be allowed to cross the street alone.
• Most crashes happen when children run into the street, darting out between parked cars.
• Children between 5 and 15 are at the greatest risk for pedestrian injuries.
• Parents often think that their children are able to handle traffic safely by themselves before they are actually ready.
• Boys are much more likely than girls to be injured or killed in traffic.
• Most children are hit by cars while playing near home.

For Adult Pedestrians

• Pedestrians under the influence of drugs or alcohol are at a much higher risk of injury.
• Practice what you preach to your children – before crossing any road always look LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT to make sure it is safe to cross.
• Remember you are your children’s role model. If you do not obey traffic signs or take chances when you are a pedestrian, they probably will too.