Clayton County police posted a public reminder Tuesday about pedestrian safety. The department said the county has had “way too many pedestrian vs. vehicle crashes,” and some have been fatal.
What’s happening: The Clayton County Police Department published a message on Facebook on Tuesday about pedestrian-vehicle crashes in the county. The department said the post was “not to scare anyone or write tickets, but to help keep people safe.”
“Here’s the plain truth: pedestrians do not automatically have the right of way,” the department wrote. “Unless you’re in a marked crosswalk and the walk signal is on, vehicles have the right of way and pedestrians are required to yield.”
The department added: “Drivers should stay alert, but pedestrians—your safety depends on smart choices too.”
What happens next: The department called the effort “about awareness” and “about education.” It closed with: “And most importantly, this is about making sure everyone gets home safely.”
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