There are many laws and regulations regarding pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic at an intersection. Most of these laws are simple and require only common sense. Failure to comply with these laws can result in an accident and/or fines. Some of the basics are as follows:

• Pedestrians within the vicinity of a designated crosswalk (lines are painted on the roads surface) are to use the crosswalk. If the intersection has pedestrian crossing signals (usually push button type) they are to be used also. A pedestrian who has been given a "walk" signal and is lawfully in the crosswalks shall have the right-of-way over all vehicles, including those making turns, until such pedestrian has reached the opposite curb or safety zone.
• Vehicles that wish to make a right turn while facing a red light signal can only do so after coming to a complete stop (not rolling) and yielding to any other lawful pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic. A right turn on red can not be made if there is a posted sign present that indicates that this is not allowed at that location.
• A vehicle facing a green arrow signal, shown alone or in combination with any other indication, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by such arrow, or such other movements as permitted by other indications shown at the same time, but such vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully in the crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully in the intersection.
• No pedestrian shall cross an intersection diagonally unless authorized by a pedestrian control signal or a police officer. It is a violation of law for any pedestrian or vehicle to not comply with the instructions or signals of a police officer.
• Last but not least, if a motor vehicle operator observes a pedestrian or human powered vehicle using or entering a highway in an unlawful manner, the operator of the motor vehicle (whether the motor vehicle has the right-of-way or not) is required by law to "exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or person propelling a human powered vehicle and shall give a reasonable warning by sounding a horn or other lawful noise emitting devise to avoid collision."

The above stated rules and regulations have been somewhat paraphrased and are just a few of the laws regarding this subject. These laws and others can be found under Title 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Your police department is committed to making sure that our vehicle operators and pedestrians are able to use the highways safely. Your cooperation is essential. Please remember that most accidents can be avoided by just slowing down a little.

Be especially cautious in the center of town on Route 1 and at the intersection of Wall Street and Route 1. Until next time God bless and stay safe! There are many laws and regulations regarding pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic at an intersection. Most of these laws are simple and require only common sense. Failure to comply with these laws can result in an accident and/or fines. Some of the basics are as follows:

• Pedestrians within the vicinity of a designated crosswalk (lines are painted on the roads surface) are to use the crosswalk. If the intersection has pedestrian crossing signals (usually push button type) they are to be used also. A pedestrian who has been given a "walk" signal and is lawfully in the crosswalks shall have the right-of-way over all vehicles, including those making turns, until such pedestrian has reached the opposite curb or safety zone.
• Vehicles that wish to make a right turn while facing a red light signal can only do so after coming to a complete stop (not rolling) and yielding to any other lawful pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic. A right turn on red can not be made if there is a posted sign present that indicates that this is not allowed at that location.
• A vehicle facing a green arrow signal, shown alone or in combination with any other indication, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by such arrow, or such other movements as permitted by other indications shown at the same time, but such vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully in the crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully in the intersection.
• No pedestrian shall cross an intersection diagonally unless authorized by a pedestrian control signal or a police officer. It is a violation of law for any pedestrian or vehicle to not comply with the instructions or signals of a police officer.
• Last but not least, if a motor vehicle operator observes a pedestrian or human powered vehicle using or entering a highway in an unlawful manner, the operator of the motor vehicle (whether the motor vehicle has the right-of-way or not) is required by law to "exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or person propelling a human powered vehicle and shall give a reasonable warning by sounding a horn or other lawful noise emitting devise to avoid collision."

The above stated rules and regulations have been somewhat paraphrased and are just a few of the laws regarding this subject. These laws and others can be found under Title 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Your police department is committed to making sure that our vehicle operators and pedestrians are able to use the highways safely. Your cooperation is essential. Please remember that most accidents can be avoided by just slowing down a little.

Be especially cautious in the center of town on Route 1 and at the intersection of Wall Street and Route 1. Until next time God bless and stay safe!