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National White Cane Safety Day 2025 highlights mobility rights and new North Carolina laws mandating drivers yield to visually impaired pedestrians.
October 15, 2025, marked National White Cane Safety Day, a longstanding observance honoring the independence and mobility of blind and visually impaired individuals.
Across the U.S., communities hosted events to promote awareness, safety, and inclusion, emphasizing that drivers must yield to pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs at crosswalks and intersections.
New North Carolina legislation, set to take effect in December, upgrades penalties for failing to stop for visually impaired pedestrians to a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Events featured hands-on activities, guided walks, and educational programs to foster empathy and understanding, reinforcing the white cane as a symbol of empowerment, safety, and equal access.
El Día Nacional de Seguridad de White Cane 2025 destaca los derechos de movilidad y las nuevas leyes de Carolina del Norte que obligan a los conductores a ceder a los peatones con discapacidad visual.