Road Safety Awareness
Pedestrians and drivers are urged to stay alert at crossovers and school zones.
Road safety is a shared responsibility
The OPP reminds all Ontarians to know the rules of the road and be safety aware when approaching crossovers and school safety crossings.
- Motorists should always be observant of pedestrians.
- School crossing guards are legally permitted to stop traffic by raising their stop sign paddle under Ontario's Highway Traffic Act.
The presence of school crossing guards reminds drivers that they are travelling along a route with children walking and rolling to and from school.
Under the guidance of crossing guards, wearing reflective vests and using stop sign paddles, safe gaps in traffic are created for children to cross the road.
Author's summary: Road safety is everyone's responsibility.