Safety education
Everyone plays a role in keeping our roadways safe. Responsible and safe behaviors help people arrive home safely.
When driving:
- Watch for people walking, day or night
- Be alert and expect to see people walking everywhere
- Stop for people crossing the road
- Look in all directions before turning
- Slow down for people, slower speeds save lives
- Before passing stopped vehicles, check for people crossing the road
When walking:
- Be alert, look and continue to look for vehicles before crossing the road
- People driving may not see you day or night
- Look for vehicles in all lanes of traffic
- When possible cross in a well-lit area
- Stand clear of parked cars and obstacles before crossing
Crosswalk law
Read the full Crosswalk Law from Minnesota Statute 169.21.