ROAD SAFETY IN SCHOOL ZONES
Walking To School • Practice good role modelling by walking with your child and showing them road safety rules so that they can develop good habits. • Wear bright, reflective clothing or accessories in cloudy or dark conditions so drivers can see you better. • Teach your child to use their eyes and ears. Always stop, look and listen, even if there is a crossing guard, or traffic signals. • Stop and check that cars in every lane can see you and make eye contact with the drivers. Wait until drivers have stopped before crossing the road. • Look left, right and left again. Teach your child to cross the road only when the way is clear, or all the cars at the crosswalk or intersection have come to a full stop. Children shouldn’t cross the road between parked cars or mid-block. • Listen for oncoming traffic and be alert. Pedestrians shouldn’t use headphones or cellphones when walking, especially when they are crossing the road. Distractions, even talking while walking, can put chil