Pedestrian safety

What's a pedestrian crossover

A pedestrian crossover is a type of crossing where drivers must come to a full stop to allow pedestrians to cross roads safely. Pedestrian crossovers are located on streets between intersections, at roundabouts, or at right-hand turn lanes with specific signs and pavement markings. Crossovers are different from crosswalks, which are usually located at an intersection with stop signs or traffic signals.

Crossover with signs and pavement markings*	Crossover with a school crossing sign*
Crossover with overhead signs, beacons and push buttons*	Crossover at right-turn with signs and pavement markings**

*Image credits Ministry of Transportation
**Image credits Region of Peel

How to use pedestrian crossovers

Pedestrians and cyclists crossing the road

If the crossover has lights, push the button to activate the lights so drivers know you want to cross
Make eye contact with drivers so they see you before you cross
Make sure all vehicles have stopped before you cross
If you’re a cyclist, walk your bike across the road

Drivers and cyclists approaching a crossover

Slow down and look for pedestrians
Stop at the painted white triangles
Wait for all pedestrians to cross the road completely
Don't pass other stopped vehicles

Fines

Ontario's 2016 pedestrian crossover law states that drivers must come to a full stop to allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.

If you don't stop completely for pedestrians at a crossover, you can be issued four demerit points and fined up to $1000.

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"Expect the Unexpected" - Driver's Perspective
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"Expect the Unexpected" - Pedestrian's Perspective
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"I cross at the corner"
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"I never run across the street through traffic to catch a bus"
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"I push the pedestrian signal button so I have enough time to cross the street"
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"I wait until it is safe to cross where there are no signs or signals"
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"I wear light-coloured clothes at night"
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"We don't jaywalk through traffic"
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"We don't play chicken with cars"
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