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Shelter Island rules of the road

By Reporter Staff

Kids learning the rules of the road from Shelter Island Police Department officers.(Credit: Reporter file photo)

The Shelter Island Police Department has provided the Reporter with rules of the road to keep Islanders safe.

BICYCLISTS

• Ride single file, WITH traffic

• Be visible and wear reflective clothing with lights at night

• Share the road

PEDESTRIANS/WALKERS/RUNNERS

(Credit: Courtesy image)

• Go AGAINST (facing) traffic

• Look both ways when crossing streets

• Use sidewalks when possible

• Share the road

MOTORISTS

 •Obey posted speed limits

• Watch for cyclists, joggers, pedestrians and children playing

• Share the road

EMERGENCY VEHICLES

• Move to the side of the road for all emergency vehicles approaching or behind you

• React quickly and calmly and look in all directions before pulling over

• Always use a turn signal and don’t slam on the brakes or pull over suddenly