It is important to note that crosswalks are a safety concern, so please read the following guidelines:

Marked crosswalks are widely classified as safety devices and most jurisdictions give the pedestrian the right-of-way when within them.

Interestingly, however, there is strong evidence that these very facts prompt many pedestrians to feel overly secure when using a marked crosswalk - to the degree that they may aggressively place themselves in a hazardous position with respect to vehicles in the mistaken belief that the vehicle can and will stop in all cases, even when it may be impossible to do so. It is not unusual, also, for this type of pedestrian behavior to cause rear-end collisions.

By contrast, a pedestrian using an unmarked crosswalk generally feels less secure, less certain that the vehicle will stop - and exercises more caution in waiting for safe gaps in traffic before crossing. The end result is fewer accidents at unmarked crosswalks.

Accidents at crosswalks on multi-lane roadways frequently occur when a driver in one lane stops for a pedestrian that is waiting or already in the crosswalk. The driver of another vehicle in an adjacent lane may not stop and may hit the pedestrian. Although it is illegal for drivers to pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk, pedestrians should be very cautious, especially when their visibility is limited. Pedestrians have the right-of-way within a crosswalk; but the law also states that "No pedestrian shall enter or cross an intersection in disregard of approaching traffic."

To be safe, make eye contact with any driver whose path will cross yours, and proceed only when certain the car will stop. On multi-lane roads, do not start across until vehicles in all lanes have stopped. If there's a median, make separate decisions about crossing each direction of traffic. Don't assume a driver is going to stop for you. WAIT UNTIL THE CAR STOPS!!!

A crosswalk is a place of opportunity to cross the street safely. Drivers have been instructed on how to handle a crosswalk and how to deal with pedestrians. It's up to Pedestrians to do their part and begin paying more attention then some motorist who are not. Pedestrians, who take crosswalks seriously, will more then likely have a safe crossing. On the other hand, those pedestrians who assume traffic will stop for them, or those who horseplay, talking on a cell phone or those wearing headphones, will get caught off guard unexpectedly and find themselves victims of a car/pedestrian accident.