Your mom always told you, “Look both ways before
crossing the street.” When you started driving, your mom then shifted the
focus, “Wear your seatbelt,” “Don’t Speed,” “No texting!” “Be aware of other
drivers,” “No talking on the phone,” “Slow down at crosswalks,” and “Watch out
for kids running into the street.” Unfortunately, we don’t always listen
to our parents and that leads to trouble.
Las Vegas is a great city. Unfortunately, it can be a
dangerous place for pedestrians. In 2014, Las Vegas ranked 15th in major U.S. cities for pedestrian deaths. Not all
of those can be attributed to drunk visitors on the Strip. According to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2.51 pedestrians were killed
per 100,000 residents. Unfortunately, that number continues to rise this year. In
the first half of 2015, a report showed pedestrian deaths are up 60% over the
same period as last year.
We can make a change. Join in our Las Vegas community
to make pedestrian deaths and pedestrian related accidents a mirage. Get
involved in your neighborhood campaigns for pedestrian safety near all schools
and the implementation of more crosswalks throughout the Las Vegas valley.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has made
efforts to make our streets safe for pedestrians. Metro has set up decoy sting
operations near dangerous crosswalks in the city. If you are driving and do not stop for the
people crossing the street, be prepared to pay the price because you will be
issued a ticket. If you are driving and see a pedestrian, you must stop until
the person is no longer in your half of the crosswalk. Follow the rules of the
road and stop for pedestrians. If you are walking into the crosswalk, make sure
you listen to your parent’s words and, “Look both ways before crossing the
street.” Do not step into the street until you have made sure it is safe to do
so.
By observing the traffic
rules, paying attention, and looking out for others, we can make Las Vegas a
safer place for everyone. Remember: SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU!
If you do find yourself hurt
in an accident, please contact Alessi Law. We will focus on your rights, while
you focus on getting healthy.
Facts and
figures obtained from the Las Vegas Review Journal.
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