Roads, Parking & Traffic
Find information on parking rules, traffic regulations, winter parking restrictions, road maintenance responsibilities, and parking ticket payments in the Town of New Tecumseth.
Parking
View the Town’s Parking and Traffic By-law for complete information.
Downtown Parking Reminder: Park Smart, Support Local
To help keep our downtown areas vibrant and accessible, on-street parking in the downtown core is time-limited. These limits are in place to improve turnover and make it easier for customers to visit local businesses.
You can help support local businesses by:
Using municipal parking lots for longer visits
Following posted time limits
Respecting no parking and no stopping zones
Parking legally, even if it means a short walk
We all share a role in keeping our downtown welcoming and accessible.
Please see municipal parking lot locations below:
Winter Control Operations
Our Public Works Department performs all Town winter control operations for municipal roads, plowing, sanding/salting and sidewalks. Winter control operations help keep the community safe and running smoothly even when there are special weather events like heavy snowfall or ice storms.
View our Winter Control Reference Guide for more information on snow removal and storage, weather monitoring, plow patrol routes and more.
Weather-related emergencies and closures
To reach the Public Works Department after-hours for urgent concerns like downed trees on municipal roads and traffic signal repairs, call the 24-hour emergency number at 877-274-0031.
For all updates during a weather event, follow our Town of New Tecumseth Facebook page, Town of New Tecumseth Twitter page, or Town of New Tecumseth Instagram.
What are the minimum maintenance standards?
The Level of Service provided to the Town of New Tecumseth is entirely defined by the adopted and approved Ontario Regulation 239/02, also known as The Town Standard. This standard defines how often the Town will patrol the roadways and walkways, the frequency of plowing, material application, and snow removal within walkways, roadways, and parking lots based on accumulated snow depth and time, and how the Town will manage these activities.
For full details of the regulations, please refer to the Ontario Regulation here.
Which roads are plowed first?
Routes are created using a variety of tools and with consideration of priorities within the industry, including Ontario Regulation 239/02 Road Classifications, emergency routes, optimized re-fill locations (proximity to Depot locations), overall length, and road surface type. Generally, once a route is created it is plowed, salted and/or sanded based on the road priority as defined in the route maps (Appendices E through H).
Priority roads within the routes were determined by proximity and/or direct line to the hospital, emergency vehicle routes and fire stations, traffic volumes, steep hills, connectivity of road network, and staff knowledge on difficult maintenance areas. Once these priority roads have been cleared, secondary road segments within each route will follow. It is the intent and expectation that all road segments be maintained in-line with The Town Standard and Table 2, however in some cases, including evenings, weekends and extreme events, decisions will be made to maintain priority roads at a higher standard than secondary roads.
Refer to the Winter Control Reference Guide for full details.
How does the Town share responsibility for roads with Simcoe County?
Please see the Winter Control Reference Guide, Appendix B: Road Ownership Map.
Sanding and Salting
When municipal roads are slippery because of ice and freezing rain, we deploy sanding and/or salt trucks to increase residents’ vehicle safety. You can track when our vehicles and equipment are spreading material after ice events.
A Salt Management Plan has been created to ensure the Town adheres to the requirements under the Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts.
The Town of New Tecumseth Salt Management Plan is to be read in conjunction with the Winter Control Reference Guide
For more information, view our Winter Control Reference Guide.
When is salt and sand used on the roads?
The Town of New Tecumseth uses both sand and salt for snow and ice control throughout the Town during the Winter Period. Winter Sand is a mixture of nine (9) parts screened sand to one (1) part pure salt (a 9:1 mixture prepared during stockpiling).
The location, route, road classification and, roadside environment all factor into whether sand or salt is used as the primary material for that route. In general, salt will be used in all urban and semi-urban environments whereas Winter Sand will be used in rural environments.
Refer to the Winter Control Reference Guide, section 3.3 for full details.
Canada Post Mailboxes
Canada Post is responsible for the maintenance of their mailboxes. Please contact Canada Post Customer Service at 1-800-267-1177.
Windrow
Snow plowing is done in the safest and most efficient way possible. Unfortunately, there will always be an amount of snow plowed into driveways. The Town does not offer a driveway snow removal program.
The Town understands the frustration that this causes, unfortunately, due to variations in the plow routes, the difference in the capacity and speed of sidewalk plows vs. road plows, and the difference in priority routes, its near impossible to align the timing and scheduling of the sidewalk and road plowing operations.
Owners and/or occupants of residential and business properties are responsible for keeping driveways clear down to the street. Because street plowing operations push snow from the road to the road side, this does fill in driveways. Unfortunately, the municipality does not have the resources to come back to remove snow left by its plows at the end of the driveway.
Snow removal services for seniors and individuals with disabilities are not available from municipal crews. You may be able to get assistance from a family member, a friend or a neighbour. There are also a number of private snow clearing firms who also provide this service.
Sidewalks
The maintained sidewalk network includes approximately 116 linear kilometres within the three urban areas. The adopted Town Standard has a minimum level of service requirement for winter control of sidewalks as identified in Ontario Regulation 366/18.
For full details of the regulations, please refer to the Ontario Regulation here.
Potholes
A pothole is a type of failure in a road surface that typically is caused by a combination of traffic and water saturating the soil material under the road. Ona paved road during a freeze-thaw cycle, the water will expand causing the road to crack. This then allows more water to enter the base material causing further loss of material. Eventually, the asphalt layer over these divots collapses, creating potholes. Similarly, a gravel road may become saturated with water and as vehicles travel over the surface the finer materials in the gravel are lost allowing a pothole to develop. Should you notice a pothole that needs immediate attention, please contact the Public Works Department at 705-435-3900 providing the following information to assist crews in locating the pothole:- name of street
– direction and lane (ie. northbound, right lane)
– address of the closest building to pothole
– cross-street information, if available
– size of pothole
The Town is responsible for the maintenance of Town Roads. Simcoe County is responsible for maintenance of County Roads. And the Ministry of Transportation Ontario is responsible for the maintenance of Provincial Highways.
Ditching
Ditches are typically natural narrow channels, or channels dug into earth, used for the conveyance of drainage or irrigation of land.
They are also used for the conveyance and retention of drainage and irrigation of land, however are usually located along the rear yards of properties.
Swales and ditch maintenance are the responsibility of the individual home owner to ensure proper conveyance of drainage flows to a sufficient outlet as designed and accepted during subdivision development. Current and potential homeowners are encouraged to ask their real estate representatives and/or legal representatives for this information, especially when easements may exist on specific properties.
For the remainder of the year, Town ditching crews will focus on finishing areas in progress and reaching as many new areas as possible. Requests to revisit areas will be considered based on urgency as assessed by the Town. Ditching efforts have been challenged by several factors including extended service areas and resource shortages. Available resources continue to be employed to address these challenges as efficiently as possible. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued patience. Requests for service can be directed to our Public Works Department 705-435-3900.
It is not recommended. The ditches along backyards are swales, constructed for the purposes of overland drainage of properties towards catch basins. If they are filled, or impeded in any way, it may cause flooding of neighbouring properties upstream. The Common Law can be referred to in these instances where private property disputes arise as a result of one neighbour blocking or no longer willing to accept the drainage of another. The filling-in of swales or ditches within subdivisions, may subject you to required permits form the Town
No. Flooding out a neighbour in this manner is a civil issue. Try talking to your neighbour to discuss alternative drainage options. Make notes and take pictures of the damages and make insurance claims if necessary. The Town has no obligation morally or financially to rectify these types of civil matters.
Culverts
New culvert installation is completed by the homeowner. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to purchase the pipe and have it installed to the Town standards. Once installed and approved, the Town assumes ownership and maintenance of the entrance and culvert. If a culvert fails due to natural causes, the Town will replace the culvert. During a road reconstruction or rehabilitation project the Town will reinstated existing entrances that have been affected by the road works. If the damage to the culvert is found to due to negligence, misuse, or damage due to construction undertaken by the property owner, the property owner will be responsible for the cost of replacement.
Roadway Shoulder Maintenance
Roadway shoulder maintenance occurs during the spring, summer, and fall months. Public Works staff maintain the roadway shoulders through a multi-stage maintenance process. This maintenance is necessary when excess sediment and organic material accumulates on and in the roadway shoulders.
Roadway shoulders serve several functions:
- They support the edge of the travelled portion of the roadway.
- They provide an area for motorists to regain control if their vehicle leaves the road surface.
- The roadway shoulder conveys roadway drainage from the road surface into the roadside ditch. Over time, the shape of the shoulders changes and organic material may start to grow. Both instances negatively affect the functions noted above.
The Roadway Shoulder Maintenance Process
- Roadway shoulders with excess sediment and organic material is identified.
- A Roads Operator with the support of a grader mounted disc uproots and overturns the shoulder material.
- Warm, dry weather is then needed to dry the overturned material to allow it to erode away leaving behind the granulars. This process may take 1-2 weeks depending on the weather.
- Any excess material (spoil) will then be graded off and removed.
- Areas requiring material will receive additional granular that will be added with the use of a truck mounted hopper.
- The roadway shoulders are then graded and packed to re-establish the roadway shoulder.
The Benefits of Roadway Shoulder Maintenance
- The removal of the excess material enhances roadway drainage.
- The removal of the organic material prevents roots and decaying material from compromising the underlaying roadway and shoulder structure.
- The life expectancy of a roadway can be extended.
- Reduced sediment being pushed into roadside ditches during winter plowing operations.
What Residents Can Do
- Exercise caution when driving along our roadways.
- Refrain from planting or allowing organic material from growing on our roadways and roadway shoulders.
- Please be patient while Public Works staff undertake this maintenance work.
This YouTube video demonstrates how the equipment functions when performing Roadway Shoulder Maintenance.
Private Property
Residents are reminded that it is an offense to deposit snow or ice on a roadway. Snow pushed or blown onto a road creates a hazard to both vehicles and snow removal equipment and can interfere with water flow in ditches.
This practice contravenes the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.H8, S 181, which states “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or Road Authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”.
Grass Damage
Areas of the boulevard that have been physically damaged during winter maintenance activities are to be reinstated using topsoil and seed which are to be supplied and placed by the Town. The abutting property owner is requested to maintain and care for the boulevard to allow the grass to establish.
Refer to the Winter Control Reference Guide, section 5 for full details.
Operations Without Snow
Snow removal involves much more than simply plowing roads when there is a storm. Crews must also remove the snow so it does not impede with regular traffic, pedestrian, etc. Removal or reduction of snow banks is carried out when snowbanks restrict sightlines, travel widths, pedestrian traffic, or to relieve trapped water on the roadway or sidewalk and to create storage space for future snowfall.
Sidewalk crews patrol daily to review sidewalks for icy areas and other hazards.
As winter weather conditions fluctuate, we take advantage of milder temperature to return residential roads to bare pavement while limiting salt usage. We also remove the ruts which have already formed on the snow packed surface. This allows for a better surface to clear in the upcoming winter months. In addition, the clearing operation assists in keeping catch basins open to avoid flooding. If weather permits, we push snow banks back to curbs to provide more driving width on the roadway and storage place for snow along residential streets. In the long term, this may also help in reducing the cost of snow removal.
Corner Lots
Residents living on corner lots usually have slightly more snow deposited in front of their houses as there is a larger portion of roadway that needs to be cleared at an intersection.
Resident Responsibilities
- Abiding by winter parking restrictions.
- Parking off-street during and after snow or ice storms at all times so plows can clear the roads thoroughly.
- Clear snow and ice from your property, including all sidewalks, steps and driveways.
Road Ownership
Please refer to our Winter Control Reference Guide, Appendix B, Page 38 for our Road Ownership Map.
Gravel Roads
- Dust suppression is placed on roads annually in the spring/summer following the annual gravel application program.
- Click here for our Gravel Road Upgrade Policy.
Plowing
We are committed to providing a high level of winter maintenance services to remove snow from municipal roads during the winter season. We plow roads based on priority.
Plowing priority
Major roads (primary and secondary roads) are plowed first so emergency vehicles can pass safely. Smaller roads (local streets) are plowed afterward.
Primary roads are roads with the highest speeds and greatest volumes of traffic. Examples include Industrial Parkway, Fletcher Crescent, Centre Street, Dayfoot Street, Queen Street and Mill Street.
Secondary roads are roads with less traffic and usually connect residential roads to primary roads. Examples include Dillane Street, Stewart Street and Tupper Street.
View our Winter Control Reference Guide for more information, including:
- Patrol routes
- Rural plow routes
- Snow storage locations
- Road ownership and classification maps
- Depots
- Procedures for call-out
- Weather monitoring
Plowing priority
- You can track your snow plow to find out where our officials are currently going and have been.
Road responsibilities
The Town is responsible for clearing snow and ice from:
- 775 lane km of Town roads (269 urban and semi-urban km and 486 rural km)
- 87 km of sidewalks within three urban areas
- 15 parking lots (50,778 square metres)
The County of Simcoe is responsible for clearing snow and ice from:
- County Road 10 (Tottenham Road)
- King Street North in Alliston
- County Road 8
Track Your Plow
Our “Track Your Plow” web application provides New Tecumseth residents with information during a winter event. The map will show an image of a plow at its latest location where it is actively deployed and is plowing or spreading material.
The map also shows by default the maintenance activity as either a Green trail (cleared within the last 8 hours), Yellow (cleared within the last 8-16 hours) and Orange (cleared within the last 16-24 hours).
This “Track Your Plow” service is available 24/7 between December to April and updated automatically to provide resident with up-to-date information.
A search address feature is also available, an address may be entered and the map will zoom to a specific location.
Snow Removal
We are committed to providing a high level of plowing services to remove snow from municipal roads during the winter season. We plow roads based on priority. We also add sand and salt to prevent slippery conditions.
Plowing priority
Major roads (primary and secondary roads) are plowed first so emergency vehicles can pass safely. Smaller roads (local streets) are plowed afterward.
Primary roads are roads with the highest speeds and greatest volumes of traffic. Examples include Industrial Parkway, Fletcher Crescent, Centre Street, Dayfoot Street, Queen Street and Mill Street.
Secondary roads are roads with less traffic and usually connect residential roads to primary roads. Examples include Dillane Street, Stewart Street and Tupper Street.
View our Winter Control Reference Guide for more information, including:
- Patrol routes
- Rural plow routes
- Snow storage locations
- Road ownership and classification maps
- Depots
- Procedures for call-out
- Weather monitoring
Track your snow plow
You can track your snow plow to find out where our plows are currently going and where they have been.
Road responsibilities
The Town is responsible for clearing snow and ice from:
- 775 lane km of Town roads (269 urban and semi-urban km and 486 rural km)
- 87 km of sidewalks within three urban areas
- 15 parking lots (50,778 square metres)
The County of Simcoe is responsible for clearing snow and ice from:
- County Road 10 (Tottenham Road)
- King Street North in Alliston
- County Road 1
Street Sweeping
After every winter season our Public Works Department begins the Spring and Summer Street Sweeping Programs. We sweep to clean Town streets of leftover sand on the roads that are used during winter control operations. We also sweep any debris that has accumulated on Town streets over the winter.
Why we street sweep
By removing sand and debris, street sweeping prevents build-up that could block storm sewers and catch basins. It removes pollutants that could end up in bodies of water through urban run-off and improves water quality and the environment. The removal of winter materials reduces the amount of airborne dust, improving the quality of air.
Street sweeping provides a safe, clean driving surface for motorists, and improves the look of the Town’s road network.
Where we street sweep
We sweep on all:
- Town roads
- Bridges
- Municipal parking lots
- Hard-topped intersections in rural areas
We sweep in the urban and downtown cores first and move to high traffic areas next. We then move to residential subdivisions and areas.
Spring Sweeping Program
Spring sweeping usually starts in April and is completed by June. Our sweepers are on the streets between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
We perform:
- Flushing (downtown areas, traffic islands and walkways)
- Centre line sweeping to road edge
- Full street sweeping
We make every attempt to sweep the streets as soon as possible after the winter season, but conditions such as rain or ice may impede our operations.
We ask all residents to minimize residential street parking during this period for best results. There may be noise and dust during operations.
Summer Sweeping Program
Summer sweeping continues from July until October 31.
Summer sweeping includes:
- Major arterial and collector roads
- Downtown streets at 6:00 a.m. Friday mornings
- Local, residential streets
How You Can Help
You can help make the community safe during the wintertime by knowing your responsibilities and preparing for severe weather conditions.
Residents are responsible for:
- Abiding by winter parking restrictions
- Parking off-street during and after snow or ice storms at all times so plows can clear the roads thoroughly
- Clear snow and ice from your property, including all sidewalks, steps and driveways
It is important to always be prepared for winter storms. Some things you can do to prepare you and your family include:
- Secure everything that might be blown around or torn loose indoors and outdoors if a severe storm is forecast
- Trim dead branches and cut down trees to reduce the danger of them falling
- Stay away from windows, doors and fireplaces in high winds
- Keep an emergency kit in your home
- Keep away from downed power lines and be aware of lines that could fall near you or your car when driving. Lines can continue to break and fall for many hours after hail, ice or snow stops
- Shelter your livestock or animals on farms. Give them food and water often
- Keep an emergency’s supply of non-perishable food, mobile light and heat sources, and batteries if the power goes out
What to do during hail and ice storms
- Protect your vehicle by putting it in the garage
- Take cover immediately when hail begins to fall. Do not try to cover plants, pets, cars or other items. Some hail can cause serious injury
- Avoid driving in freezing rain. Roads are very slippery in freezing rain conditions. Wait many hours after it ends so that our road maintenance crews have time to spread salt or sand on icy roads
- Avoid hypothermia by moving yourself, pets and livestock indoors when blizzards and ice storms are happening. Make food available. Forage is often inaccessible during and after ice storms
Community Safety
Annual Traffic Calming Program
Church Street North, 4th Line, Patterson Street, and Pridham Place Traffic Calming Projects
Please be advised that the previous 4th Line, and Patterson Street Traffic Calming Projects have been approved for annual installation.
The Church Street North Project will include the installation of one (1) set of speed cushions with warning signage, and the installation of one (1) flexible bollard.
The 4th Line Project will include the installation of four (4) sets of flexible bollards between Sideroad 15 and Sideroad 18, the Patterson Street Project will include the installation of three (3) sets of flexible bollards near Maple Avenue East, and the Pridham Place Project will include the installation of two (2) flexible bollards.
It is anticipated that the Church Street North, 4th Line, Patterson Street, and Pridham Place installation works will be completed by the Town of New Tecumseth’s contractor between April 27th – May 8th, 2026. Installations may continue during the week after if needed due to unfavourable weather.
The winter removal of all the speed humps and flexible bollards will be completed by November 2, 2026.
Please find the maps below for each of the Projects on Church Street North, 4th Line, Patterson Street, and Pridham Place.
April 20, 2026 – Notice to Resident – 4th Line Traffic Calming Project
April 20, 2026 – Notice to Resident – Church Street North Traffic Calming Project
April 20, 2026 – Notice to Resident – Patterson Street Traffic Calming Project
April 20, 2026 – Notice to Resident – Pridham Place Traffic Calming Project
Project Maps
Street Lights & Traffic Signals
Our Public Works Department maintains and operates all Town street lights and traffic signals. The Roads Division ensures the working order of the lights and signals, as well as other duties like line painting, street sweeping, gravel and tree maintenance, and repairs from storm damage.
The Public Works Department undertakes regular patrols to review the Town’s infrastructure. Should the public notice a missing sign, they can report the missing sign to The Public Works Department who can create a service request to have the sign issue addressed.
Please contact the Town to initiate a service request.
By phone: (705) 435-3900 – Option 4
By email: publicworks@newtecumseth.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Streetlights are regularly inspected. Should you find a streetlight out of order, the Public Works Department can generate a service request to have the streetlight issue repaired.
Please contact the Town to initiate a service request.
By phone: (705) 435-3900 – Option 4
By email: publicworks@newtecumseth.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Please do not approach any downed power lines as they may contain dangerous electrical currents. Please call 9-1-1 to report any downed power lines.
Sidewalks
Our Public Works Department clears sidewalks using sidewalk clearing machines and equipment, with material application, after snow and ice events during the winter.
We clear snow in downtown and commercial areas first. We then clear areas with high foot traffic and school areas. Next, we clear residential neighbourhoods. We make every attempt to clear all municipal sidewalks within a 24-hour period.
For more information, read our Winter Control Reference Guide.
If you have an issue with your sidewalk, the Public Works Department can generate a Service Request to have Town staff review the sidewalk. Please contact the Public Works Department.
Crossing Guards
The Town of New Tecumseth’s School Crossing Guard Program is a service provided to the community to ensure the safe crossing of students & pedestrians across New Tecumseth’s roadways.
The Town of New Tecumseth’s School Crossing Guard program employs over 40 crossing guards and has 25 crossing locations throughout the Town. Crossing guards are residents who are dedicated individuals that work in all weather conditions ensuring the safety of our children as they journey to and from school for the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB).
New Tecumseth School Crossing Guard Program is guided by the Ontario Traffic Council and The Ministry of Transportation. These organizations promote transportation safety across Ontario by providing technical guidance and best practices for school crossing guards, with the safety and best interests of of students and the public in mind. This guidance includes training standards, equipment requirements, education, and technical criteria used to determine whether a school crossing guard is warranted at a specific location.
Make a big impact in your community – become a crossing guard and help keep children safe during the busiest times of the school day.
Why Become a Crossing Guard?
- Stay active while working outdoors year-round.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule with short shifts, morning and afternoon.
- Be a valued part of our community.
- Have summer, PA Days, March Break, and statutory holidays off.
- Personal protective equipment supplied.
If you would like to become a crossing guard, please check the Town’s Job Opportunities page for current postings and vacancies. Shifts and times will vary on the assigned school and location.
To direct and supervise the movement of persons (as defined in the HTA) across a highway (the HTA term for any public road) by creating necessary gaps in vehicular traffic to provide safe passage at a designated school crossing location.
- Crossing guards ensure safe movement of children in our community.
- Crossing guards also balance traffic and pedestrian flow with a focus on children’s safety.
- Crossing guards exercise sound judgement and effective communications to crosswalk users regarding safe crossing practices.
A School crossing is a location supervised by a school crossing guard that has been recommended through a combination of a site inspection, warrant evaluation process, and Council approval. These designated school crossings are identified by pavement markings and signage as described in the Ontario Traffic Manual Books 6 and 11.
Types of crossing facilities:
- Signalized intersections
- All-way stop controlled intersections
- Minor street stop-controlled intersections
- Intersection and midblock pedestrian signals
- Pedestrian’s crossovers (intersection)
The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) establishes the rules of the road in Ontario, including provisions related to school crossings and the role of school crossing guards. Effective January 1, 2016, the HTA requires all drivers and cyclists to stop and remain stopped at a school crossing until the crossing guard and all children have completely cleared the roadway before proceeding.
The Town of New Tecumseth encourages residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighborhood crossing guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week.
See the link below for more information about the Ontario Crossing Guard Appreciation Week,
June 1-5 Crossing Guard Appreciation Week (2026).
Community Safety Zones (CSZs) are designated through municipal by-law under the authority of the Highway Traffic Act. Within these zones, penalties for traffic violations are increased to encourage safer driving behaviour and enhance safety for all road users.
- Be patient, be alert and avoid all distractions. Using a cell phone while driving is against the law and carries heavy fines and driver penalties.
- Drive slowly through designated community school zones, residential areas, or anywhere children are walking/playing.
- Obey speed limits, no stopping and no parking signs. Never stop driving or let kids out of the car in a no stopping zone.
- Don’t park near or on a crosswalk.
- Look both ways for pedestrians, especially when turning.
- Drivers must stop for a crossing guard when a school crossing stop sign is displayed and remain stopped until the crossing is clear and safe.
Drivers are reminded to take caution in school zones, obey the speed limits, stop at markings of the crossings, be patient and ensure all pedestrians have exited the roadway before starting to drive.
- Wear bright clothes and/or reflective gear especially in poor weather.
- Walk on the inside edge of the sidewalk away from the road, so you’re further away from traffic.
- When there is no sidewalk, walk facing oncoming traffic so you can see approaching vehicles and make eye contact with drivers.
- When a crosswalk or pedestrian signals are nearby, pedestrians should cross the street at the crosswalk/pedestrian signals instead of crossing in the middle of the block.
- Don’t cut through parked cars. Avoid shortcuts through parking lots or around parked cars where it is harder for drivers to see you.
- Where there is no crosswalk, it is legal for pedestrians to cross, so long as one yields to on-coming traffic.
- Remind children to stop at the edge of the sidewalk before stepping onto the road and to look both ways.
- Advise children to listen to the crossing guard’s directions when approaching an intersection.
- Around school property, instruct children to never run or walk between parked cars.
- Be a role model for your children, practice road safety together.
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