Crossing a Roadway (Type II Hazard)

Section 557 Section 557.140  Crossing a Roadway (Type II Hazard) In determining whether a pupil crossing a roadway is endangered by a serious safety hazard, the type of traffic control, number of lanes, and speed and volume of traffic on the roadway will be considered.  To determine whether a hazard exists in a particular situation, appropriate points from subsections (a) and (b) will be added together. a)         Type of Traffic Control CONTROL OF TRAFFIC ON ROADWAY BEING CROSSED TWO LANES THREE LANES OR MORE Does Not Stop 6 points 8 points Stopped by signals or stop sign 2 points 4 points b)         Speed and Volume of Traffic SPEED VOLUME POINTS 50 - 55 mph Heavy Moderate Light 8 6 4 40 - 45 mph Heavy Moderate Light 6 4 2 30 - 35 mph Heavy Moderate Light 5 3 1