Safety Cone Sam

I am: orange, a safety cone, safety enthusiast and believe in education, enforcement, and engineering road safety in the Town of Newmarket

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

Stay safe this March break: stop, look, listen! Take your time, stop and look around while listening to make sure it’s safe to proceed.

Remember:
🚶‍♀️ Always cross at controlled intersections
👀 Stay visible to drivers
📱 Put away distractions

More tips: https://t.co/lXmOJ5EQzy

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🚗 Stay safe on the road this March break!

Always remember to buckle up, avoid distractions, watch for pedestrians, and follow speed limits.

More tips➡️ https://t.co/rpqY8pQKdv

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

Spending more time outside this March break?!

Remember to look both ways when crossing the street, always press the button for the walk signal and avoid using distracting devices.

More tips➡️ https://t.co/4UFS49LP74

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

❄️ Remember these winter driving tips to keep yourself and others safe on the roads:
🌨️ Clear ice/snow from windows & mirrors
🛣️ Leave extra distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you

#SafetyStartsWithYou

Info: https://t.co/nOjFHghVoB

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🎃 Happy Halloween, #Newmarket! Take extra caution to keep trick-or-treaters safe tonight.

🚗 Motorists are reminded to watch for children on streets and slow down in residential areas. Let’s all be #SafetyDriven

See more safety tips: https://t.co/rnO1eDAUCs

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🎃 Getting ready to trick-or-treat? Stay safe this #Halloween by looking both ways before crossing the street and walk (don’t run)

🔦Use reflective tape, carry a flashlight and stick with your group

Enjoy Halloween and be #SafetyDriven

More: https://t.co/rnO1eDAUCs

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Remember to always cross the street at school crossing guard locations or at controlled intersections. Watch my video for more safety tips!

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

Left turn, right turn, stop, and slow down. Do you know how to properly communicate these hand signals while cycling?

Be sure to use these signals when travelling in one of #Newmarket’s many bike lanes. Check out the video to learn how!

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

The best accessory for back to school? A bike helmet!

If you’re cycling, always wear your helmet. The law in Ontario requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while cycling. Your CSA approved helmet should fit snuggly and have no visible cracks.

Watch to learn more!

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🚌 School is in session! Pay attention to school bus signals.

🟠 Amber – the bus is preparing to stop. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.

🔴 Red with the stop arm out – the bus is loading students. Approaching drivers must stop.

Info: https://t.co/w469sgFrQO

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🚸Kids crossing! Crossing guards use the 3-whistle alert. Do you know what each one means?

1️⃣ First whistle – stop and wait
2️⃣ Second whistle – you can now cross the intersection
3️⃣ Third whistle – everyone has crossed safely, and the way is clear

Info: https://t.co/lXmOJ5EQzy

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

#Newmarket’s pedestrian refuge islands allow pedestrians to cross one lane at a time.

🚶 Pedestrians: Wait for a gap in traffic before crossing the lane.

🚗 Motorists: Stay alert. Even with the right of way, safe drivers drive defensively.

Info: https://t.co/w469sgFrQO

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

❄️ Remember these winter driving tips to keep yourself and others safe on the roads:
🌨️ Clear ice/snow from windows & mirrors
🛣️ Leave extra distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you

#SafetyStartsWithYou

Info: https://t.co/nOjFHghVoB

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🎃 Happy Halloween! Take extra caution to keep trick-or-treaters safe this #Halloween.

🚗 Motorists are reminded to watch for children on streets and slow down in residential areas. Let’s all be #SafetyDriven

See more safety tips: https://t.co/FQUVkEd5CY

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🎃Getting ready to trick-or-treat? Stay safe this #Halloween by looking both ways before crossing the street and walking, not running. 🔦Consider wearing reflective tape or carrying a flashlight to help motorists see you.

Info: https://t.co/RbZouqfYOy

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

#Newmarket’s pedestrian refuge islands allow pedestrians to cross one lane at a time.

🚶 Pedestrians: Wait for a gap in traffic before crossing the lane.

🚗 Motorists: Stay alert. Even with the right of way, safe drivers drive defensively.

Info: https://t.co/w469sgFrQO

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

#DYK that the Town of Newmarket has an Active School Travel Program? 🏫

This active transportation pilot project includes visible infrastructure components to get kids walking and to help increase the safety of pedestrians in school areas.

Learn more: https://t.co/1FTCX9GMjM

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🚴 Left turn, right turn, stop, and slow down. Do you know how to properly communicate these hand signals while cycling? Be sure to use these signals when travelling in one of #Newmarket’s many bike lanes.

Check out the video to learn how!

More tips: https://t.co/w469sgFrQO

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

What is the best accessory for back to school? A bike helmet!

🚴 If you’re cycling, always wear your helmet. It’s the law for anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while cycling. Your CSA approved helmet should fit snuggly and have no visible cracks.

Watch to learn more!

[Safety Cone Sam @SafetyConeSam]

🚸 Remember to drive according to the posted speed limit in school zones.

👀 Slow down on residential streets and watch for toys or other play equipment entering the road.

See more safety tips: https://t.co/Aj8eRvosW1