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Reminder about the 'no turn on red arrow signs' at Fairview Drive and Carson Street
Earlier this year I wrote about the no turn on red arrow signs which had been erected at Fairview Drive and Carson Street for northbound vehicles that are turning onto Fairview Drive and continuing towards Interstate 580 (I-580).
The reason these signs had been put into place was due to crashes involving pedestrians who use the crosswalk at this intersection as well as to reduce congestion and crashes when southbound traffic was turning from Carson Street onto Fairview Drive.
It seems pretty simple, the red arrow is illuminated and you do not turn until the arrow turns green. This allows pedestrians who are crossing to make it safely to the other side of the roadway without having to worry about being struck by a vehicle.
It appears however, that many drivers are ignoring the signs and are still continuing to turn often times without even slowing down to stop for the red signal. You as a driver have a responsibility to follow the traffic laws which are in place and to pay attention to signs and signals which have been placed to keep you and the public safe.
Take a moment to consider the consequences of striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk or crashing into another occupied vehicle. The costs both financial and emotionally can be considerable. Take your time, pay attention and we can all make it to our destinations safely.
— Sgt. Scott McDaniel is with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and writes regular public safety columns. He can be reached at smcdaniel@carson.org.