1. Pedestrian and Traffic
Safety Online Training
Presented by
Environmental Health
& Safety Services Office

2. Tips when driving in the SU Community
Every day thousands of motorists, including; buses,
construction vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters,
skateboarders all converge on campus.
In recent years we've seen increased traffic and pedestrian
congestion on and off campus, due in part to construction
and road closings

3. Simple Rules to Follow
 Drive at safe speed on campus, 15MPH is the maximum
speed limit.
 Yield the right of way to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
 Be alert for people acting unpredictably, crossing at non-
crosswalk locations.
 Pay particular attention when approaching buses
unloading passengers; pedestrians often cross in front of
the bus, particularly at a crosswalk.

4. Question
 Have you ever talked or texted while you were driving a
motor vehicle?
 Ask your self why?
 This is prohibited by New York State law.
 Only you can control your actions, and you can decide not
to do this.

5. Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is any
activity that could divert a
person's attention away
from the primary task of
driving. All distractions
endanger driver,
passenger, and bystander
safety.

6. Texting and Driving
Sending or receiving a text message takes a driver's eyes
from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds.
At 55 MPH this is equivalent to driving the entire length of
a football field, blindfolded.
Texting and Driving is the equivalent of driving with a
(B.A.C.) Blood Alcohol Content of .08, the legal limit for
DWI in New York State.
Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times greater than
driving while not distracted.

7. 
 A PREVENTABLE COLLISION IS ONE
IN WHICH THE DRIVER FAILED TO
DO EVERYTHING REASONABLE
TO PREVENT IT.
Preventable Collisions

8. 
Is Knowledge: Of…
The vehicle you are driving – understanding the
limits of your vehicle.
Traffic Laws – Road markings, signs, symbols,
color, shape
Your destination - bad traffic areas, alternate
routes, current map
Defensive Driving

9. 
Is Anticipation: Of…
Driving problems and how managing your time helps
you manage those problems.
Time of the day and how it affects your driving.
(morning, noon, evening)
Weather forecast; and how you plan for driving.
Defensive Driving

10. 
Is Showing Good Judgment: By…
Wearing your seat belt (It’s the law & a University
requirement.)
Stop driving and rest when fatigued, stressed, or
emotionally upset.
Always maintaining control- Don’t let someone or
some event affect your driving.
Defensive Driving

11. 
Traffic Violations – license is a privilege, not
a right!!!
In New York State 11 points in 18 months, your
license can be suspended.
SU driving policy allows up to 6 points, on your
license before your SU driving privilege is
suspended (SU)
No one is allowed to drive for Syracuse University
with a “probationary”, “court-restricted”,
“graduated”, or “international” License.
Violations

12. NYS V&T Law Seat Belts
§1229-c. Operation of vehicles with safety seats and
safety belts.
No person shall operate a motor vehicle unless such person
is restrained by a safety belt approved by the
commissioner.
In the case of any other back seat passenger under the age
of sixteen, he or she is restrained by a safety belt approved
by the commissioner.

13. Statistics
Failure to wear a seat belt contributes to more fatalities
than any other single traffic safety-related behavior.
Wearing a seat belt is still the single most effective thing we
can do to save lives and reduce injuries on America's
roadways.
Seatbelts are estimated to save 9,500 lives each year.

14. 
Over 35% of all Syracuse University at fault
accidents involve backing-up, parking or striking
parked vehicles. Why?
lack of practice,
not paying attention,
not being familiar with the vehicle you are operating.
Backing Up

15. 
Avoid backing as much as possible.
Choose a parking space that you can leave without
backing wherever possible.
Know what’s beside or behind your vehicle before
you begin to back-up, even if this means getting
out and walking around your vehicle.
Backing up

16. 
Departments shall continue to report Motor
Vehicle Accidents involving University owned,
rented or leased vehicles in accordance with the
University’s Accident Reporting Procedures.
All University drivers are required to report any
changes to their driving records to the Safety
Department.
Mandatory Reporting

17. 
Covered employees will be tested for substance abuse
following an accident where:
 A life is lost.
 The driver is cited for a moving violation.
 One or more vehicles is towed as a result of the
accident.
 Person receives medical attention away from the
scene
Testing

18. 
Brian O’Hara E.H.S.S.O.
baohara@syr.edu 315-443-7567
Contact Info