• Everyone must wear his/her own seatbelt. Never use one seat belt to secure two children.
• Children under the age of 13 should not sit in the front seat because they can be seriously injured if the airbag deploys.
• Respect traffic lights, stop signs and do not exceed the speed limit.
• Slow down in school zones, near parks, and in residential areas.
• Use extra caution when driving in bad weather and plan for extra time to reach your destination.
• Always be extra careful when driving past parked cars; children can suddenly run out between the cars.
• Never leave your child alone in a car. In the summer, the temperature in your car can rise quickly causing heat exhaustion and even death.
• Never leave a child in a car while the motor is running. In the winter, the exhaust pipe can become blocked by snow, and the idling can cause carbon monoxide poisoning leading to death.
• Bring your vehicle to a full stop when a school bus’ lights are flashing and the stop sign is displayed. Not doing so is a serious offence resulting in a fine and demerit points.
• Having a cellular phone on hand is recommended for emergency situations. Do not use your cellular phone to talk or text while driving; pull over to the side of the road if you must use a phone.
• It is a good idea to have a car safety kit, including adhesive bandages, water, a non-perishable snack, a flashlight and a blanket.
• Be patient with pedestrians crossing the street.
• Never drink and drive!

• Supervision is important. Children younger than 9 years old should not cross the street alone because they often have difficulty integrating the many actions that are going on around them.
• Only cross the street at traffic lights, stop signs and pedestrian walkways. 
• Always cross in front of a bus, never behind, and make eye contact with the driver. 
• When walking with your child, make sure that you walk on the outside of the sidewalk and your child on the inside. Always hold your child’s hand.
• Parents, caregivers and teachers should teach road safety rules and practice them.

Teach your child to:

• Follow pedestrian rules: stop before stepping onto the road, look all ways before crossing (left, right, then left again) and listen for vehicles.
• Make eye contact with drivers and to ensure that you are visible to them.
• Follow the crossing guard’s instructions when crossing the street; they help ensure pedestrian safety.
• Be on the lookout for cars at driveway entrances, street corners, and alleys.
• Never cross between parked cars.
• Never jaywalk.
• Walk facing oncoming traffic and to never run into the road.

• Stand away from traffic when waiting for the bus.
• Stay in your seat, keep your head and arms inside the bus, and keep the aisle clear when the bus is moving.
• Follow the bus driver’s instructions at all times.
• Wait until the bus has come to a full stop and the doors have opened before standing up and getting off the bus.
• Take 10 big steps ahead of the bus before crossing the street after getting off the bus.
• Always cross in front of the bus, away from the danger zone so you can make eye contact with the driver.
• Wait for a signal from the driver and look both ways before crossing.