Clark County officials are reminding the public to keep pedestrian safety in mind when one less hour of daylight especially during the evening commute makes it harder to see pedestrians and bicyclists. | Clark County, Nevada/Facebook
Clark County officials are reminding the public to keep pedestrian safety in mind when one less hour of daylight especially during the evening commute makes it harder to see pedestrians and bicyclists. | Clark County, Nevada/Facebook
As daylight savings time is over this year, Clark County officials are urging residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms.
The public is also being reminded to replace batteries in their carbon monoxide detectors, along with being cognizant of pedestrian safety with the time change, according to a news release from the county.
“Fall is a good time of year to remind motorists and pedestrians to be extra cautious when daylight becomes shorter,” Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, said in the release. “Unfortunately, most pedestrian fatalities occur between dusk and dawn when it’s harder for motorists to see pedestrians. Pedestrians should always stop and wait for vehicles to pass rather than trusting that drivers will see them and stop and wait for them to cross.”
To mark the occasion, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has instituted the #Dusk2DawnNV Crosswalk Safety Program, which is backed by a multitude of local organizations.
The campaign is also utilizing the hashtags #PedsafeLV and #livesareontheline in order to promote pedestrian safety as dwindling daylight gives motorists less visibility on the road. Pedestrians are urged to wear reflective clothing when walking on sidewalks and going across crosswalks so that drivers can better see them.
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