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Show Safety Tip For The Week CROSSWALKS AND SAFETY ZONES T Crosswalks and safety zones are for pedestrians and they have rights which auto drivers are bound to respect. Slow down, and have your car under un-der control when approaching a pedestrian area. Keep in mind: That some pedestrian may take a chance and try to beat your car to the crossing; that an old person per-son may start across the street and become confused; that children may rush across the street they know nothing about traffic rules, and easily become frightened or confused. con-fused. According to the National Conservation Bureau, many people cannot judge the speed of a car, and, therefore, do not allow time epough to escape an approaching vehicle. It is better to yield some of your own rights than have an accident ac-cident which might cause a death. |