As the weather changes and daylight hours decrease, 91原创 RCMP and the Township of 91原创 are urging drivers to be extra careful.
Almost 44 per cent of crashes involving pedestrians happen between October and January, due to poor visibility.
On Monday, Oct. 25, 91原创 RCMP were handing out reflectors in Aldergrove.
This morning Fire & Bylaws were in Aldergrove handing out reflectors because it can be difficult to 馃憖馃毝馃従馃懇馃徏鈥嶐煢金煆凁煆尖�嶁檪锔� when it鈥檚 dark out. Another of our amazing community partners shares these timely driver & pedestrian safety tips.
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In B.C., 79 per cent to crashes involving pedestrians happen at intersections, whether it鈥檚 from poor visibility or drivers not paying attention.
Tips for safe walking
- Be careful at intersections. Watch for drivers turning left or right through the crosswalk
- Always use crosswalks and follow the pedestrian signs and traffic signals
- Make eye contact with drivers, as it鈥檚 hard to see pedestrians when visibility is poor in fall and winter
- Remove your headphones and take a break from your phone while crossing the road
- Be as reflective as possible to make it easier for drivers to see you in wet weather, at dusk and at night
Pedestrians can find reflective vests, jacket zippers, and more, at local stores such as Canadian Tire or Walmart.
People can learn more about pedestrian and road safety .
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