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Shorter days increase pedestrian safety risks

GasBuddy Blog -- Autumn weather brings different challenges to all parts of the country... In North Carolina, the DOT is asking motorists to be extra attentive because October is the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians there.

As the fall season brings cooler weather that means shorter days too– and a higher risk of accidents between pedestrians and vehicles than at any other time of year. In the month of October alone, an average of 240 people are struck by cars across the state annually.

That's why North Carolina is launching its 'Watch for Me' campaign to protect pedestrians: Watch for Me, NC!

The campaign offers important reminders for all of us. Motorists are asked to watch for people crossing the street near bus...

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Submitted Oct 25, 2012 By: PD

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GasHunter0007 Veteran Author California Posts:289 Points:167,625 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2012 10:49:32 PM Ignore GasHunter0007 Report Abuse Many points stated are good, but the pedestrian can do more by simply paying attention where one walks, look for cars who are about to move because drivers have blind spots when backing up. Don't run, walk cautiously. Be aware of your surroundings -- drivers are in a hurry and they are faster than you so be alert, STOP TEXTING and playing with your cellphone. This in itself can get you injured if not killed.
18andLife Rookie Author Charleston Posts:11 Points:3,510 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 7:59:59 PM Ignore 18andLife Report Abuse There have been 6 pedestrian deaths in my area this year alone. How about this? Tell these people to stop wearing black at night and stop walking in the middle of the roads! Mr. $68/hour ...no job pays this. Take your SPAM elsewhere, this is a site for helping people.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,656 Points:2,080,405 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 2:56:24 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Don't walk in the street
SoutheastdannyB All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:590 Points:581,880 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:05:29 AM Ignore SoutheastdannyB Report Abuse watch where you walk
FlorisV Rookie Author California Posts:3 Points:286,915 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:57:06 AM Ignore FlorisV Report Abuse I wish we had some more coas available with reflective strips. They really help safety!
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,150 Points:1,593,765 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 5:33:01 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse "ILVET" YES and tell them to stop wearing black
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,854 Points:1,355,775 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 4:39:29 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse MNRick041: I agree.
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,775 Points:1,545,875 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:18:56 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Ditto Mazdaboy!
mazdaboy Champion Author Portland Posts:7,883 Points:2,097,280 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:08:52 AM Ignore mazdaboy Report Abuse Well put "mnrick041".
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,296 Points:1,368,085 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:07:44 AM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse It is usually the pedestrian who walks/runs/bikes out in front of the car. With shorter days that means drivers will spend more time driving with lights on, the pedestrian can see a car coming much better than the car can see the pedestrian. Both parties have responsibilities, there are driver laws and pedestrian laws but ultimately the pedestrian is the one who comes out on the losing end of it and therefore they are the ones who need to keep themselves out of the way of any cars that are near them.
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,305 Points:750,715 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:04:48 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse This is just a common sense article.
HelenT Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,949 Points:596,950 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:02:46 AM Ignore HelenT Report Abuse Good one "Petrock"
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,545 Points:2,716,800 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:02:41 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Pedestrians should stay off the roads.
rosyLI Champion Author Long Island Posts:5,630 Points:1,067,630 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:01:37 AM Ignore rosyLI Report Abuse Very true.
ILVET Champion Author Illinois Posts:14,789 Points:2,924,640 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:01:36 AM Ignore ILVET Report Abuse Why not tell the pedestrians to watch for cars??
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,146 Points:2,242,475 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:57:23 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse Just saw someone this morning walking along the side of the road in a dark hoody and jeans. Real hard to see in the dark until you're right on top of him. Stupid!
Hunter114 Champion Author Chicago Posts:9,081 Points:1,448,760 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:57:18 AM Ignore Hunter114 Report Abuse Pedestrians need to be more careful too.
hawkman1950 Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,615 Points:538,605 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:56:18 AM Ignore hawkman1950 Report Abuse Pull your heads out of your a$$
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,847 Points:3,243,950 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:56:13 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse shorter days my a$$, sun ALWAYS goes down ,and it gets dark... whippy do! so but still WATCH OUT , post some GAS ARTICLES while your at it ,,like at sunset the prices go down or something
smqua Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,684 Points:585,040 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:54:58 AM Ignore smqua Report Abuse Drive safe!
lewpuckett Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,155 Points:646,635 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:53:32 AM Ignore lewpuckett Report Abuse Makes good sense. Because NO ONE CAN AFFORD THE GAS. we will all be pedestrians soon
Petrock Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,118 Points:2,556,785 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:53:28 AM Ignore Petrock Report Abuse Just talk to Obama. If they are is the right 45% of the population, he will buy them all cars so they don't have to walk!
smokinjoe54 Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,713 Points:910,810 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:51:19 AM Ignore smokinjoe54 Report Abuse Be careful.
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,847 Points:3,243,950 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:51:14 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse whats this really got to do with gas, oh the pedestrian isnt using gas ,i got it!
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:6,342 Points:1,301,640 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:50:46 AM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse ok
DisMusBeDaPlaz Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,405 Points:566,445 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:50:30 AM Ignore DisMusBeDaPlaz Report Abuse Pedestrians fail to use the same sense!!
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,537 Points:2,717,840 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:49:47 AM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse Really?
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,568 Points:1,668,750 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:49:18 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse same?
Boo1989 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,170 Points:1,348,655 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:49:07 AM Ignore Boo1989 Report Abuse This relates to gas prices how????? . "Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe." steven chu, obama's energy secretary. [Edited by: Boo1989 at 10/26/2012 5:49:42 AM EST]
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,591 Points:1,593,545 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:48:05 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...what, did everybody at GB go on vacation ?...repost...
Brucevanf Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,351 Points:243,310 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:46:05 AM Ignore Brucevanf Report Abuse OK
Tiput Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,980 Points:461,125 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:45:36 AM Ignore Tiput Report Abuse old
kzza100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,948 Points:573,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:43:33 AM Ignore kzza100 Report Abuse yup
kirzon484 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,861 Points:432,310 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:43:00 AM Ignore kirzon484 Report Abuse old
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:8,291 Points:1,656,185 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:39:06 AM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse People go running in dark clothes. Not smart.
SUPERSTEVIEO Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,523 Points:787,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:38:28 AM Ignore SUPERSTEVIEO Report Abuse guess the shorter daytime light period is responsible... when November arrives it's colder and less people walk.
aburns20 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,256 Points:673,280 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:36:43 AM Ignore aburns20 Report Abuse How silly can this get.
mystic92 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,175 Points:316,195 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:35:11 AM Ignore mystic92 Report Abuse DUH
rjd1608 Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,356 Points:1,929,030 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:33:01 AM Ignore rjd1608 Report Abuse common sense
padlocks2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,062 Points:621,880 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:32:48 AM Ignore padlocks2 Report Abuse ok
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,339 Points:896,560 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:32:10 AM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse darker nights means it is more difficult to see the pedestrians.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,329 Points:1,890,380 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:30:49 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse We walk at 5:45a every morning with flashlights so the drivers can see us.
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,255 Points:2,019,355 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:29:21 AM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse Shorter days hasn't as much to do with the accidents as cell phones.
Dailyrun Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,977 Points:387,865 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:28:36 AM Ignore Dailyrun Report Abuse We need to look around.
pbear316 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,025 Points:676,165 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:27:21 AM Ignore pbear316 Report Abuse And if you are walking or riding, please don't wear dark clothing at night.
AvantiMick Champion Author Indiana Posts:12,737 Points:2,541,570 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:27:12 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse Reflective clothing!
abk Champion Author Utah Posts:1,795 Points:654,350 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:26:59 AM Ignore abk Report Abuse Stop texting and watch the road.
NotTom Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,346 Points:1,384,840 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:22:24 AM Ignore NotTom Report Abuse Not just walkers but bicycle riders
Tru2psu2 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:14,470 Points:1,554,655 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:17:19 AM Ignore Tru2psu2 Report Abuse Watch out!
swede Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,762 Points:1,675,025 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 2:15:57 AM Ignore swede Report Abuse yesterdays news