Crosswalk Safety in Wausau: Know the Rules, Save a Life. Every year, preventable accidents happen at crosswalks. Whether you’re walking or driving, understanding your responsibilities helps keep everyone safe. Here are the key points: • Drivers must yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks when no traffic signals are present (WI Statute 346.24(1)). • Never pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk—there may be a pedestrian crossing you can’t see. • Pedestrians should cross