With the end of the school year this week, Wellington County OPP are reminding drivers and parents to take extra care and keep children safe during the summer.
“There will be an increased amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic on our streets and sidewalks,” police stated in a press release. The OPP is encouraging motorists to:
– drive with care, especially near parks and recreation centres;
– when coming upon bicycles, give them space;
– slow down, and keep an eye for children playing near the street; and
– always watch for children when backing up. Walk around the vehicle to make sure no one is behind it.
Parents are asked to talk with their children and remind them of pedestrian rules when crossing streets and also of the law requiring bicycle helmets for those under 18.
