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Traffic safety tips

Our traffic safety focus for the month of September is back to school.

School buses are picking up children, kids on bikes are trying to beat the bell, and rushed adults are doing school drop-off before work. There’s never been a more important time for people driving to slow down and look out for others.

Drivers need to prioritize safety, especially near schools where increased activity poses potential risks for both drivers and children.

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Be safe: Calgary Police Services

For the safety of your child and others, ensure you follow the rules of the road and adhere to all street signs and road markings. Be considerate of other drivers pedestrians and residents of the community and take time to find a suitable parking spot.

  • Safety tips for your child - Familiarize your child with "the stranger rules" - these rules will help keep them safe.
  • Safety for young drivers - Check out our youth-focused safe driving videos
Calgary Police safety tips

Be safe: Calgary Parking

Calgary Parking's School Patrol program is designed to keep children safe, especially during busy school pick-up and drop-off times. It also helps parents, guardians, and caregivers who drive children to school understand the importance of safe parking practices around elementary schools so they can make the best choices for the safety of every child.

Drop-off Pick-up Like a Pro!

  • Don't block driveways
  • Follow all signs
  • Don't double park
Calgary Parking safety tips

Be safe: Slow down and look out for others

  • Be safe. Drive slow.

    School’s back! This means excited children will be on the streets, roadways, pathways and sidewalks walking and wheeling to class. They are counting on us to keep them safe.

    This fall and indeed throughout the year, we are reminding drivers to slow down, park smart and give space.

  • Playground zones 30 km/h from 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

    All school zones are signed as playground zones at a speed limit of 30 km/h and are in effect every day from 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

  • Active and Safe Routes to School

    Active school travel is any form of non-motorized travel such as walking, cycling, skateboarding, roller blading, scooting or using a wheelchair to get to and from school.

    Active school travel creates healthy communities with many benefits.

Check out the Calgary Traffic Tips booklet for the information you need to become more knowledgeable, safe and confident when moving around Calgary streets and sidewalks.

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