Pedestrian injuries are a significant cause of injury-related deaths in Ontario; it is up to both drivers and pedestrians to keep everyone safe.
When you are walking:
• Be predictable and visible.
• Do not place yourself in the path of oncoming traffic.
• Cross only at traffic signals, crosswalks, and stop signs.
• Look all ways before crossing.
• Walk, don't run, across intersections.
• Only cross when you have enough time to safely do so.
• Try to make eye contact with drivers before stepping off the curb. Just because you see the car, doesn't mean that the driver sees you!
• Wait for vehicles to stop before crossing in front of them.
• Distracted walking is dangerous, do not use any devices while near traffic, keep eyes focused on surroundings.
• For more information, visit
Pedestrian Safety in Ontario and
Pedestrian Safety - Parachute.
Adapted from the Toronto Transportation Safety website.
