Drivers in North Bay can expect increased police presence at pedestrian crossings as the NBPS rolls out a new safety initiative aimed at reducing injuries and deaths. The campaign will combine education with enforcement around the city\u2019s marked crossovers<\/p>\n
The North Bay Police Service is rolling out a targeted awareness-and-enforcement campaign aimed at improving compliance at pedestrian crossovers. Officers will be watching motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians while reinforcing the rules designed to reduce injuries and fatalities.<\/p>\n
“Reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities on our streets is a key priority,” says a release.\u00a0“The NBPS remains committed to education initiatives and enforcement strategies to enhance pedestrian safety. Collision data analysis has shown that pedestrian fatalities represent a significant proportion of collision-related deaths within our community.”<\/p>\n
North Bay has installed pedestrian crossovers at:<\/p>\n
\n\tMain Street: between Sherbrooke and Wyld streets, Wyld and Ferguson streets, and Ferguson and Fraser Street
\n\tOak Street West: between Fraser Street and Ferguson Street, near the North Bay Museum
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Police are reminding drivers to yield to pedestrians at crossovers which are clearly marked with signs, road markings, and sometimes lights.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The City has a variety of crossings, each with distinct rules for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Crosswalks, crossovers, and school crossings all have different levels of responsibility and requirements.<\/p>\n
What is a Crosswalk?<\/p>\n
\n\tIndicated with stop signs, traffic signals, or pedestrian signals.
\n\tDrivers and cyclists must wait until pedestrians have cleared a portion of the roadway before proceeding, except when a crossing guard is present.
\n\tAt school crossings, drivers must wait until both pedestrians and the crossing guard have cleared the entire roadway.
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What is a Crossover?<\/p>\n
\n\tIndicated by pavement markings, signage, and sometimes pedestrian push buttons or overhead lights
\n\tDrivers and cyclists must wait for pedestrians to cross the entire roadway before proceeding
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Pedestrian Rules:<\/p>\n
\n\tUse the push button to activate flashing lights where available.
\n\tLook both ways and make eye contact with drivers to ensure vehicles see you before entering.
\n\tIf a vehicle is too close to stop safely, wait for it to pass before entering.
\n\tOnly cross when it is safe.
\n\tExercise care even when lawfully within the crossing and having right-of-way.
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Driver Rules:<\/p>\n
\n\tStop fully if a pedestrian is waiting to cross.
\n\tRemain stopped until pedestrians have fully crossed the roadway.
\n\tOnce pedestrians have crossed, proceed with caution and remain alert for other road users.
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Cyclist Rules:<\/p>\n
\n\tDismount and walk the bike when using a crossover.
\n\tWhen riding with traffic, follow the same rules as drivers.
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Fines:<\/p>\n
\n\tDrivers: Up to $1,000 and four demerit points for failing to yield at a pedestrian crosswalk
\n\tCyclists: $85 fine for failing to dismount and walk across a crossover; riding through a crossover carries the same fines as drivers, as bicycles are considered vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act
\n\tPedestrians: $35 fine for moving into the path of a vehicle too close to stop safely
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