The other law that goes into effect on October 1 will make the act of dooring illegal. This new law will now prohibit a person from causing physical contact between a vehicle door and moving traffic by either opening the door, if the moving traffic is traveling at a reasonable speed with due regard for the safety of people and property, or by leaving the car door open longer than needed to load or unload passengers. New studies released to the state confirm that the new law will keep pedestrians safer, and ultimately save lives. Also, if a pedestrian indicates intent to cross by moving any body part or extension of a body part into the crosswalk entrance, including a wheelchair, cane, walking stick, crutch, bicycle, electric bicycle, stroller, carriage, cart, or leashed or harnessed dog.
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If drivers fail to yield at a crosswalk when required, they are subject to a $500 fine.Īccording to a press release by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the new law states that drivers must slow or stop as necessary if the pedestrian is within any portion of the crosswalk, or steps to the curb at a crosswalk’s entrance and indicates intent to cross by raising a hand or arm to oncoming traffic. 1 Seat belts and car safety The new law mandates that all people inside the car be belted, regardless if they are in the front or backseat. Failure to do so could result in a $500 fine.ĭrivers currently must yield to pedestrians if they have stepped off the curb or into the crosswalk. RELATED: New pedestrian law takes effect Oct.
Once a pedestrian steps off the curb, or into the crosswalk, drivers must stop and yield to that person. By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules. The first is that drivers will now have to yield to pedestrians in more ways. IMPORTANT: Please read these Official Rules before entering the The Ultimate Thriller Giveaway Oct 2022 (the 'Sweepstakes'), presented by Penguin Random House LLC ('Sponsor'). Accidents involving cars and pedestrians have not been this high since 1990, so the state has issued two new mandates.
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