Safety Tips for Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic in and around
Radford University Stay Alert! Expect anything in a school zone.
Pay close attention to signs, markings and signals. Don’t
tailgate! Unexpected stops frequently occur in school zones.
Don’t Speed! Note the posted speed limits and obey them. Be
Patient! The pedestrian has the right-of-way. Always walk on the
sidewalks. If there is no sidewalk and you must walk on the
road, always walk facing traffic, so you can see any car that
might go out of control. Dress to be seen. Brightly colored
clothing makes it easier for a driver to see you during daytime.
At night, you need to wear white or reflective clothing. Cross
only at corners or marked crosswalks. Stop at the curb, or edge
of the road. Look left, then right, then left again before you
step into the street. If a car is parked where you are crossing,
go to the edge of the vehicle and look left and right before
crossing. Always walk. Don’t run. Many years ago when traffic
volumes were much lower than