Pedestrian Safety
Point, Pause Proceed
Always be safe when walking and crossing the street. Indicate the direction you intend to cross. Make sure traffic has stopped before crossing.
Safety Tips
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Be alert when crossing the street and maintain eye contact with drivers
- Only cross the street at designated crossing points
- Always obey all traffic signs and signals
- Be cautious crossing at intersections and watch for vehicles turning
Traffic Safety Enforcement
Pedestrian Right of Way
The Traffic Safety Act stipulates that vehicles must yield to pedestrians in most cases.
Drivers who fail to yield to a pedestrian will be ticketed and fined $575.
Jaywalking
According to the Traffic Bylaw, pedestrians may only cross a roadway within a crosswalk, including any intersection connecting sidewalks, curbs or edges of the road.
Pedestrians must obey all traffic signs and control devices when crossing the road.
Pedestrians who jaywalk, meaning they cross outside of a crosswalk or against traffic lights, will be ticketed and fined $250.
For more information:
Transportation Operations
1200, HSBC Bank Place
10250 101 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
| Telephone | 780-496-3095 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 780-496-1757 |
| transportationoperations@edmonton.ca |
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