Safety Tips
Did you know that 30% of pedestrian collisions in Montgomery County occurred in parking lots last year – and many of them resulted in severe injuries?
Avoid becoming a statistic!
Pedestrians: Don’t get run over.
- Stop talking on the phone and texting while walking. Take out the ear buds.
- Don’t assume drivers see you.
- Don’t walk behind a vehicle that is backing out.
- Be aware and constantly look out for moving vehicles.
Drivers: Don’t crash into people.
- Don’t drive distractedly – it’s illegal to hold a phone or text while driving.
- Don’t assume pedestrians see you.
- Be especially cautious backing out of a space.
- Parking lots are not speedways – slow down!