| Text Release Date and Time: 2009-09-14 08
September 14 -20th - Crosswalk Safety
Whether you walk, bike or drive it is important for everyone to follow
crosswalk safety guidelines.
As a pedestrian;
. Cross at marked crosswalks or traffic lights
. Make eye contact with the driver to ensure he/she sees you before you cross
. Obey any pedestrian signals and look left-right-left to make sure the road
is clear in both directions before crossing
. Watch for traffic turning at intersections or entering and leaving
driveways
. Cross only when traffic has come to a complete stop and look before walking
past stopped vehicles to ensure all lanes are clear first
As a bicyclist:
. Yield to pedestrians
. Remember that bicyclists are not considered pedestrians unless they are
walking their bikes.
. Use marked bike paths or multi use lanes when available
. Use extra caution when transitioning between bike paths, roads and
sidewalks
. Be aware that your actions are unpredictable to drivers and pedestrians
As a driver:
. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections
. Be prepared to stop at all marked crosswalks
. Be alert for bicyclists and skateboarders
. Come to a complete stop is a pedestrian is crossing or preparing to cross
. Never pass another vehicle that has stopped or is slowing down at a
crosswalk
For the week of September 14th - 20th the Medicine Hat Police Service safety
trailer will be reminding the citizens of Medicine Hat that "All
intersections are crosswalks - Watch for pedestrians". In addition to the
above safety tips, parents and caregivers are asked to teach and reinforce the
proper techniques for crossing the road safety with their children.
For more information please contact:
Sgt. Stacey Fishley
Supervisor i/c Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
403-529-8471 |
Office of the Chief
