Cohoes police highlight ways to keep pedestrians safe

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Officials said everyone must follow the rules of the road, especially during the school year.

Drivers are required by law to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and should be especially careful when driving by schools and playgrounds. Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street even if they're at a crossing signal.

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