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Road Safety Reminder for the Week
Crosswalks
A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic. When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, stop sign, or signal. You must yield to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk. Not all crosswalks are marked. If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, the stop line must be obeyed first. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks. Although pedestrians have the right-of-way, they also must abide by the rules of the road. If you approach a crosswalk while driving, you are required to exercise caution and reduce your speed to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian. You may need to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian. Crosswalks are often marked with white lines. Yellow crosswalk lines may be painted at school crossings. Some crosswalks have flashing lights to warn you that pedestrians may be crossing. Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop, whether or not the lights are flashing.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
| GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
|---|---|---|
| 3331 | Pedestrian Must Yield – No Crosswalk | $100.00 |
| 3332 | Jaywalking | $100.00 |
| 3334 | Disobey Stop Sign | $80.00 |
| 3335 | Disobey Flashing Traffic Light | $80.00 |
| 3339G | Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way | $80.00 |
Guam Construction Update
Motorists are advised to drive cautiously through the construction zones, observe all posted speed limit and construction signs, and carefully heed flaggers (when present). Alternate routes and/or adjusting drive times when feasible are encouraged.
Motorists are advised that the southbound shoulder will remain closed at the Atantano Bridge in Santa Rita.
Traffic at Atantano Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 4th.
Motorists are advised the Route 30 southbound lane is reduced to one lane in preparation for repair work in the area.
DPW will continue road improvements and repairs along Pale Duenas Haya and Route 12 from Sumay Memorial St. to Sgt. E. Cruz St. from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. There will be intermittent lane closures. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously, observe all posted traffic signs and carefully heed to flaggers
The traffic signal on Route 1 (Marine Corps Drive) at the Chamorro Village in Hagåtña has been removed upon discovery of potentially faulty equipment. The pedestrian crosswalk signal will not be functional, and the crosswalk markings will be removed until the traffic signal is reinstalled and operational. Pedestrians are advised to use the crosswalk at the Hagåtña Boat Basin. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously in the area.
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GUAM TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Telephone: (671) 646-3452
Fax: (671) 646-3449
Website: www.guamtransportationprogram.com
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