Calgary to enhance crosswalks near schools with in-street sign installations

The City of Calgary is hoping drivers will see the signs and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, especially around schools.

Before the end of this school year, in-street school crosswalk signs will be installed around all schools that include Grade 6 or lower in Calgary.

The bright yellow signs signal to drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Under Alberta traffic laws, pedestrians have the right of way in a crosswalk unless a peace officer or device controlling traffic provides a different direction.

Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk can result in a $810 fine and four demerit points