REGINA, Sask. —The Regina Police Service would like to remind the public that creating safe streets is a shared responsibility by all who use them. In the past seven days RPS has responded to eight collisions involving pedestrians/bikes/e-bikes/vehicles. One of them resulted in a fatality.
The collisions have taken place on roadways all areas of the city. In most cases the injuries reported appeared to be serious but not life-threatening.
Police say there were four cyclist/vehicle collisions, three pedestrian/vehicle collisions, and one e-bike collision that resulted in a fatality. Investigations into these collisions are ongoing.
Safety Tips
Drivers:
· Ensure you’re able to see clearly out of all windows/mirrors. Tickets can be issued if your view is obstructed.
· Be aware of your surroundings. If a vehicle in front of you or next to you is stopping, do not proceed or try to go around them as there may be a pedestrian crossing the street.
· All corners are considered crosswalks. Be aware of pedestrians attempting to cross the street.
Pedestrians:
· Cross the street at a designated cross walk or corner.
· As you cross the street, check to make sure vehicles are stopped before you proceed into the next lane.
· Check all directions before crossing and stay alert of your surroundings as you cross the street.
· If you are found at fault in a collision, you can be issued a ticket under the Traffic Safety Act.
E-bikes/E-scooters/Cyclists/Scooters:
· Wear a helmet
· Follow the rules of the road. If you are on the road, you are considered a vehicle. Know your hand signals and use them.
· If your bike fits the criteria to be on the sidewalk, you must dismount and walk your bicycle when crossing a street.
· Learn more about the rules for e-bikes and e-scooters here.
You can find more tips on how to share the road here.
