Safety on Roadways Child safety near traffic can be affected by
two major players: drivers and parents. For their part, young
children have not yet developed the necessary cognitive skills
(depth perception, judging speed of oncoming cars, distance,
etc.) to safely assess the dangers of the road. As a driver, be
aware of your surroundings and child safety traffic rules. For
instance, be on the lookout for areas where children are likely
to use or be near the road: crosswalks, school zones, playground
zones, bus stops, near parks and residential complexes. Young
children may be more difficult to see, and may run or ride
bicycles quickly out of hidden driveways. Although the de facto
speed limit in B.C. municipalities is 50km/h, there are many
neighbourhood streets and lanes where 30km/h is the appropriate
speed to travel, even if it is not posted. Learn the locations
of these zones along your route. - Playground zones are in
effect from dawn to dusk. - School zones are in effect from an
hour before until an ho