Pedestrian Crossovers

A pedestrian crossover is a designated crossing area that allows pedestrians to easily and safely cross the road. By law, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians intending to cross the road, and wait for them to safely cross and reach the sidewalk before proceeding.

Normally, the penalty for failing to yield to a pedestrian at a crossover is a fine of up to $1,000 and four demerit points; however, since the pedestrian crossovers are in a Community Safety Zone, fines can be up to $2,000.

The Town of St. Marys has pedestrian crossovers in the following locations:

Watch a video produced by the City of Hamilton that explains how to safely use a pedestrian crossover.

Guidelines for Pedestrians

• Indicate intention to cross by pressing the button
• Wait for signals to light
• Wait for traffic to stop
• Make eye contact to ensure driver sees you

Guidelines for Drivers

• Pay attention to what’s around you
• Be prepared to stop for pedestrians
• Do not pass any other vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover
• When the pedestrian crossover is lit, stop behind the marked yield line (triangles)
• Make eye contact to ensure the pedestrian sees you
• Wait until pedestrian completely crosses the road and reaches the destination sidewalk before proceeding

Guidelines for Cyclists

• When riding with traffic, follow the same guidelines as drivers
• When crossing with pedestrians, follow the same guidelines as pedestrians – dismount and walk your bike across the road.

For more information on pedestrian crossovers, please visit the Government of Ontario's website.