April 29 – May 5, 2013 is Public-Rail Safety Week in Canada!
Public-Rail Safety Week April 29 – May 5, 2013 – A Shared Responsibility
10 Tips to Save Your Life
- Walking or playing on train tracks is dangerous and illegal
- Be prepared to stop at crossings
- Cross train tracks at designated highway/railway crossings
- Look for the crossbuck sign, lights or gates at crossings
- Listen for warning bells and whistles
- Obey the signals
- If one train passes, make sure that a second train isn’t approaching on another track in the same or opposite direction
- Obey the directions of a police officer or member of a train crew directing traffic at a crossing
- Cross the tracks in low gear; do not change gears while crossing
- If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out quickly and away from the vehicle and tracks
For a full listing of events nationwide, go to: www.operationlifesaver.ca/prsw2013