Seasonal Safety Tips

January

Let's start the New Year off right.  Please drive for the weather conditions that are present.  Slow down and arrive alive.

February

Clean the snow and ice off  your windows and mirrors to enable a clear view in every direction while you drive.

March

There will be melting snow and ice around rivers and lakes beginning this month.  Please stay clear of the banks of fast moving rivers and ice surfaces on rivers and lakes.   

April

The nice weather will be starting and there will be an increased number of cyclists on city roadways.  Please share the roadway and take note of cyclists around you.

May

Make sure you car is in proper repair to start your holiday weekend.  Please don’t drink and drive.  Kids, make sure you wear you bicycle helmet.

June

School's out... make sure you are aware of the increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic from youths on city streets and neighbourhoods.

July

Make sure you buckle up and obey the rules of the road.  Please remember to use fireworks responsibly this month.

August

It's hot out there, make sure you lock your vehicles and homes at night to prevent thefts.

September

School's back in, may sure you stop for school buses and watch out for students walking to and from school.

October

This is month is Halloween.  Make sure your kids wear reflective costumes and please be aware of little goblins and ghouls trick or treating in neighborhoods'.

November

As the weather starts to get colder, make sure your car is in good repair and remember that the frosty nights can leave black ice on the roadways for your morning drive to work.   

December

It's the festive season, please don’t drink and drive.  Make sure you have made arrangements for safe transportation home.