Safety Cone Sam

Stay safe this March break: stop, look, listen! Take your time, stop and look around while listening to make sure it’s safe to proceed. Remember: 🚶‍♀️ Always cross at controlled intersections 👀 Stay visible to drivers 📱 Put away distractions More tips: newmarket.ca/safetytips

🚗 Stay safe on the road this March break! Always remember to buckle up, avoid distractions, watch for pedestrians, and follow speed limits. More tips➡️ bit.ly/2UBKrzy

Spending more time outside this March break?! Remember to look both ways when crossing the street, always press the button for the walk signal and avoid using distracting devices. More tips➡️ bit.ly/2W1z0le

❄️ Remember these winter driving tips to keep yourself and others safe on the roads: 🌨️ Clear ice/snow from windows & mirrors 🛣️ Leave extra distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you #SafetyStartsWithYou Info: newmarket.ca/winterdriving

🎃 Happy Halloween, #Newmarket! Take extra caution to keep trick-or-treaters safe tonight. 🚗 Motorists are reminded to watch for children on streets and slow down in residential areas. Let’s all be #SafetyDriven See more safety tips: bit.ly/4fdAL7h

🎃 Getting ready to trick-or-treat? Stay safe this #Halloween by looking both ways before crossing the street and walk (don’t run) 🔦Use reflective tape, carry a flashlight and stick with your group Enjoy Halloween and be #SafetyDriven More: bit.ly/4fdAL7h

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Remember to always cross the street at school crossing guard locations or at controlled intersections. Watch my video for more safety tips!

Left turn, right turn, stop, and slow down. Do you know how to properly communicate these hand signals while cycling? Be sure to use these signals when travelling in one of #Newmarket’s many bike lanes. Check out the video to learn how!

The best accessory for back to school? A bike helmet! If you’re cycling, always wear your helmet. The law in Ontario requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while cycling. Your CSA approved helmet should fit snuggly and have no visible cracks. Watch to learn more!

🚌 School is in session! Pay attention to school bus signals. 🟠 Amber – the bus is preparing to stop. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop. 🔴 Red with the stop arm out – the bus is loading students. Approaching drivers must stop. Info: newmarket.ca/safetydriven

🚸Kids crossing! Crossing guards use the 3-whistle alert. Do you know what each one means? 1️⃣ First whistle – stop and wait 2️⃣ Second whistle – you can now cross the intersection 3️⃣ Third whistle – everyone has crossed safely, and the way is clear Info: newmarket.ca/safetytips

#Newmarket’s pedestrian refuge islands allow pedestrians to cross one lane at a time. 🚶 Pedestrians: Wait for a gap in traffic before crossing the lane. 🚗 Motorists: Stay alert. Even with the right of way, safe drivers drive defensively. Info: newmarket.ca/safetydriven

❄️ Remember these winter driving tips to keep yourself and others safe on the roads: 🌨️ Clear ice/snow from windows & mirrors 🛣️ Leave extra distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you #SafetyStartsWithYou Info: newmarket.ca/winterdriving

🎃 Happy Halloween! Take extra caution to keep trick-or-treaters safe this #Halloween. 🚗 Motorists are reminded to watch for children on streets and slow down in residential areas. Let’s all be #SafetyDriven See more safety tips: bit.ly/498iypL

🎃Getting ready to trick-or-treat? Stay safe this #Halloween by looking both ways before crossing the street and walking, not running. 🔦Consider wearing reflective tape or carrying a flashlight to help motorists see you. Info: bit.ly/4788ATe

#Newmarket’s pedestrian refuge islands allow pedestrians to cross one lane at a time. 🚶 Pedestrians: Wait for a gap in traffic before crossing the lane. 🚗 Motorists: Stay alert. Even with the right of way, safe drivers drive defensively. Info: newmarket.ca/safetydriven

#DYK that the Town of Newmarket has an Active School Travel Program? 🏫 This active transportation pilot project includes visible infrastructure components to get kids walking and to help increase the safety of pedestrians in school areas. Learn more: bit.ly/3OUw2vN

🚴 Left turn, right turn, stop, and slow down. Do you know how to properly communicate these hand signals while cycling? Be sure to use these signals when travelling in one of #Newmarket’s many bike lanes. Check out the video to learn how! More tips: newmarket.ca/safetydriven

What is the best accessory for back to school? A bike helmet! 🚴 If you’re cycling, always wear your helmet. It’s the law for anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while cycling. Your CSA approved helmet should fit snuggly and have no visible cracks. Watch to learn more!

🚸 Remember to drive according to the posted speed limit in school zones. 👀 Slow down on residential streets and watch for toys or other play equipment entering the road. See more safety tips: bit.ly/45uFME3