A new pedestrian crossover has been installed at the intersection of Brantwood Park Road and Sympatica Crescent, near Lynden Hills Park.
A public notice issued by the city alerts motorists to watch for new pedestrian crossovers that are designated by regulatory “stop for pedestrian” signs on area roads.
All motorists, including cyclists, must stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians wishing to cross the road and wait for them to cross the full width of the road.
Motorists are asked to remain patient while others yield to pedestrians, as drivers can’t pass stopped vehicles on their approach to a pedestrian crossover.
Pedestrians are reminded they must be sure traffic has come to a complete stop before starting to cross the roadway.
Motorists and cyclists can be fined up to $500 and three demerit points for failing to yield to pedestrian crossovers.
Pedestrians can be fined $35 for moving into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it’s impossible for the motorist to stop safely.
Brantford’s first pedestrian crossover was installed last year on Spalding Drive, in partnership with Apotex Pharmachem Inc., which operates a plant in area.
Pedestrian crossovers also are found on Bowery Road and Wright Street. And one is expected to be installed soon on Ava Road.
More information is available at brantford.ca/Crossovers.