Dear Editor:
With summer coming up and school out and students free from school, I would like to take the time to remind drivers of the 'Rules of the Road' in regards pedestrians from the CA DMV handbook:
“Although pedestrians have the right-of-way, they also must follow the rules of the road.
When there is a pedestrian crossing a roadway with or without a crosswalk, you must use caution, reduce your speed, or stop to allow the pedestrian to safely finish crossing.
Other things to keep in mind:
• Do not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. You may not be able to see a pedestrian crossing the street.
• If a pedestrian makes eye contact with you, they are ready to cross the street. Yield to the pedestrian.
• Always allow pedestrians enough time to safely cross a street as some groups such as seniors, people with small children, and people with disabilities may require extra time.
Crosswalks
A crosswalk is the part of the road set aside for pedestrians to safely cross the road. They are often marked with white lines. School crossings may have yellow crosswalk lines. Not all crosswalks are marked.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks. If there is a limit line before the crosswalk, stop at the limit line and allow pedestrians to cross the street.”
Please slow down when driving through our tiny town out of respect for the residents and enjoy our Sierra Valley summer weather.
Gail Verver
