Effective January 1, 2016 – Drivers must allow pedestrians to completely cross at a school and pedestrian crossing before moving forward, current rules says driver must only yield half the crossing. This new rule is for school crossings and pedestrian crossovers only.
A school crossing is any pedestrian crossing facility where a school crossing guard is present and is displaying a school crossing stop sign.
A pedestrian crossover is a pedestrian crossing facility identified by specific signs, pavement markings and overhead lights in combination with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons. It is not a crosswalk at a signalized intersection.
For a further reminder of recent changes, please check the Guelph Police website Legislation Changes page.