Safety education
Everyone plays a role in keeping our roadways safe. Responsible and safe behaviors help people arrive home safely.
When driving
- Stop for people crossing the road
- Look in all directions before turning
- Watch for people walking, day or night
- Be alert and expect to see people walking everywhere
- Slow down for people, slower speeds save lives
- Before passing stopped vehicles, check for people crossing the road
When walking
- Cross in well-lit areas when possible.
- Be alert and look for vehicles before crossing the road
- Stand clear of parked cars and obstacles before crossing
- Look and continue look for vehicles in all lanes of traffic when crossing the road
Crosswalk law
Read the full Crosswalk Law from Minnesota Statute 169.21.
Crash facts
Downloads
Video messages
Television messages
- Aware of surroundings (GIF)
- Drivers may not see you (GIF)
- Multiple threat (GIF)
- Slow down (GIF)
- Watch for people walking (GIF)
Website messages
Posters (PDF)
Contact us for additional materials:
- Radio messages
- Social media messages