As we gear up for the school year, we are asking people who drive to prioritize the safety of our students, and remember these safety tips:
- The kids are counting on us. Slow down and look out for them, especially in playground zones and around schools. It takes less than a minute to travel through most playground zones and speeding typically only “saves” a driver 10 seconds. Be safe and slow down.
- Watch the crosswalks. Stopping or parking too close to a crosswalk creates dangerous conditions for pedestrians. People crossing the street cannot see past a car that is parked too close and approaching drivers cannot see pedestrians. Stopping too close to a crosswalk, even for just a minute, is too long. Be safe and watch out – please do not block crosswalks.
- Double parking creates unsafe conditions. Double parking is when a vehicle stops or parks in the roadway alongside another already parked car. Double parked vehicles not only obstruct the flow of traffic but can block the view of other drivers, making it difficult to see pedestrians or other vehicles. Encouraging passengers to get out of the car when double parked puts them in harm’s way. When you choose to double park, even just for a minute, our kids are at risk of getting hurt. Be safe, park smart!
When driving, please choose safety over convenience – the kids are counting on us.
Learn more at calgary.ca/besafe.
