10/30/2026
Driving a few miles over the speed limit or crossing against a signal might not seem like a big deal at the time, but it could mean the difference between life or death for a pedestrian. Drivers and pedestrians must stay alert, lives depend on it! The Oswego Police Department will be continuing to deploy crosswalk enforcement details and tickets will be issued for those who violate pedestrian safety laws.
See the below tips from the NYSDOH - New York State Health Department:
⚠️ See! ⚠️
- YIELD for pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections – it’s the law.
- Do not block crosswalks when stopping at intersections.
- Slow down and obey posted speed limits.
- Take extra care around schools, playgrounds, and neighborhoods.
- Always look out for pedestrians, especially before turning at a green light or making a “right turn on red.”
- Never run red lights.
- Be careful when passing stopped vehicles. They might be stopping for pedestrians.
- Pay attention! Do not text and drive!
- Share the road. It’s your responsibility to look for others.
⚠️ Be Seen! ⚠️
- Cross in marked crosswalks and at intersections.
- Use pedestrian pushbuttons and WAIT for signals to cross.
- Before crossing, look left, right, then left again, and over your shoulder for turning vehicles.
- Use sidewalks. If there are none, walk facing traffic so you see vehicles, and drivers see you.
- Pay attention! Don’t text while crossing!
- Make eye contact with drivers so they see you.
- Stay visible after dark and in bad weather with light-colored or reflective clothing.
- Don’t step suddenly in front of traffic. Buses and trucks take even longer to stop than other vehicles.
- Watch out for vehicles backing out of parking spaces and driveways.
