10/21/2026
Pedestrian Safety
Camrose Police Service shares the following information to ensure pedestrians remain as safe as possible when traversing near traffic.
Pedestrian responsibility:
• Use designated pedestrian routes whenever possible. Always use sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian-activated traffic control devices when they are available. Cross only at marked crosswalks, intersections, or corners. If no sidewalk is present, walk on the left side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic. Remember, jaywalking is not only dangerous but may alsoresult in enforcement under the City of Camrose Bylaw.
• Refrain from using your cellphone or other electronic devices while walking near traffic. Remove headphones or earbuds so you can clearly hear approaching vehicles and other hazards. Staying aware of your surroundings requires the use of all your senses.
• Wear bright, light-coloured, or reflective clothing, particularly during low-light conditions, at night, or during inclement weather. Increased visibility helps drivers see you sooner and react safely.
• Watch carefully for turning vehicles and never assume that drivers will stop for you. Before entering a roadway, ensure all lanes of traffic have come to a complete stop.
• Clearly indicate your intention to cross by pointing in the direction you are travelling, pause to assess traffic conditions, and proceed only when it is safe to do so. Whenever possible, make eye contact with drivers to help ensure they see you and understand your intentions.
Motorist responsibility:
• Obey all traffic signals. Come to complete stops at red lights or stop signs. Do not speed to beat a yellow light.
• Yield at crosswalks. Remember pedestrians have the right-of-way in all marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Failing to stop for a pedestrian can result in enforcement under the Traffic Safety Act.
• Check before you turn. When navigating a turn, look twice for pedestrians crossing at green lights and red lights, where permitted, and stop signs. Always check blind spots.
• Slow down in high pedestrian areas. Ensure you reduce speeds in areas such as school zones, playground zones, downtown business areas, residential areas and anywhere with expected heavier foot traffic.
• Stay alert. Be prepared for pedestrians, specifically children, darting out onto the roadway. Slow down and be patient for people walking slower or with mobility challenges.
NEVER drive distracted. It is not only extremely dangerous but unlawful and puts all road users at risk.
