Ramapo Police Remind Drivers and Pedestrians How HAWK Crosswalk Signals Work

You may have noticed HAWK crosswalk signals at busy intersections around Ramapo, but do you know how they work?

HAWK stands for High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk. These signals help pedestrians cross busy roads safely and are activated when someone presses the pedestrian button.

When activated, the signal first flashes yellow to alert drivers, then turns solid yellow before switching to red, telling drivers to stop. Once traffic has stopped, pedestrians will see the white Walk symbol, allowing them to cross.

The Ramapo Police Department reminds drivers to stay alert and stop when required at HAWK signals and other crosswalks. Pedestrians are also reminded to use marked crosswalks and wait for the Walk symbol before crossing.