(CHATSWORTH, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urge both pedestrians and drivers to take charge of their safety on our roads.
If you are a pedestrian:
– Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
– Stay off electronic devices, which are known to cause distraction.
– Ensure that you are visible to drivers, wear light and reflective colours, especially at night.
– Cross only at marked crosswalks or traffic lights. Don’t cross in the middle of the
block or between parked cars.
– Look both ways and make sure you have time to cross the road safely.
– Watch for moving motor vehicles and cyclists.
If you are a driver:
– Always look for pedestrians, especially when turning.
– Watch your speed and be aware of reduced speeds, especially in school and
construction zones.
– Avoid distractions! Put your phone and electronic devices away when driving.
– Yield to pedestrians. Be patient, especially with seniors or pedestrians with
disabilities who need more time to cross the road.
If you are a parent or caregiver:
Show your children how to cross a road safely. Teach them to:
– Stay to the side of the road, walking as far away from traffic as they can safely.
– Stop and look both ways at the edge of the sidewalk before they cross a road.
– Take extra care on roadways that have no curbs.
– Watch out for blind corners (for example, a car coming out of an alley may not see
a child pedestrian).
For more information on pedestrian safety visit: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/pedestrian-safety.shtml .