Transportation

When walking or biking (sometimes called cycling), always make sure you are paying attention to road and traffic signals.

Pedestrians have the right-of-way, but you still need to make sure your path is safe before walking. Always follow traffic and walking signals for safety.

For biking safety, be sure you are in bike lanes or paths where available. Always wear a helmet.

When walking alone or at night, be sure to follow walking safety tips. Always follow traffic signals when you are walking.

If you are parked in an underground or dark parking lot, be wary of the cars around you. If there is a large vehicle or van parked next to the driver's side door of your car, be cautious or enter from the other side of the car and lock the doors. Do not idle in unpopulated areas at night.

Always drive safely and be aware of pedestrians and cyclists at night who may be wearing dark colours.

If you are taking the bus at night, you can use the "request stop" program. This allows you to tell the bus driver where you want to get off. If there is no stop near you, the bus driver will make a special stop to let you off closer to your destination. Once you exit the bus, be sure to follow the walking safety tips.

See the DRT website for more transit safety tips and request stop information.

There are car seat safety laws in Ontario. Be sure you know and understand car seat safety before you travel with a child.

Distracted and impaired driving are against the law in Ontario.

Distracted driving includes using hand-held devices while driving, such as cell phones. Distracted driving is very dangerous. Always pay attention to the road when you are driving.

Impaired driving includes driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you drink or use drugs, don't drive. Always plan for a safe drive home, which could include using taxi or Uber services.