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Ontario + Markham Safety Reminders
These reminders are for Ontario, Canada, including Markham school zones. This page is educational only, not legal advice. Fines and penalties can change, and the total payable on a ticket can be higher than the set fine because court costs and victim fine surcharge may be added.
1Crossing Guard Stop Sign
Ontario Highway Traffic Act, s. 176: when a school crossing guard displays the school crossing stop sign, drivers must stop before reaching the crossing.
Drivers must remain stopped until everyone, including the crossing guard, has cleared the roadway and it is safe to proceed.
2Crosswalks & Pedestrian Crossovers
Ontario Highway Traffic Act, s. 140: at a pedestrian crossover, drivers must stop before entering the crossover and must not proceed until the pedestrian is no longer on the roadway.
Drivers also must not overtake a vehicle already stopped at the crossover, and must not pass the front of another vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover.
3Stop Signs
Ontario Highway Traffic Act, s. 136: drivers approaching a stop sign must stop at the marked stop line. If there is no stop line, stop immediately before entering the nearest crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection.
After stopping, drivers must yield to traffic close enough to be an immediate hazard before proceeding.
4School Zones & Community Safety Zones
Markham school areas are places where drivers should slow down, expect children to behave unpredictably, and be prepared to stop for pedestrians, crossing guards, school buses, and traffic signs.
Community Safety Zones are used where public safety is especially important, including school areas. Many moving-violation set fines are higher in these zones.
5Bikes, E-Bikes & E-Scooters
People on bicycles must still obey stop signs, traffic signals, and crossing rules. Bicycles should be walked across pedestrian crossovers where riding is prohibited.
Ontario e-scooter pilot rules require riders to be at least 16, stand while riding, wear a bicycle helmet if under 18, carry no passengers or cargo, and use an e-scooter that cannot exceed 24 km/h on a level surface.
In Markham, follow the City’s permitted-use areas, signs, and any local pilot rules. Do not assume e-scooters are allowed on sidewalks, trails, parks, or crosswalks.
6Parking, Stopping & Visibility
Do not block crosswalks, stop lines, sidewalks, school entrances, driveways, or sightlines near a crossing. Children are small, fast, and hard to see around parked or stopped vehicles.
In Markham school areas, obey all no stopping, no parking, fire route, bus loading, school area, and supervised crossing signs.
Sources used for this safety section: Ontario Highway Traffic Act sections 136, 140, 144.1 and 176; Ontario Court of Justice Set Fine Schedule 43, last updated January 22, 2026; Ontario demerit point information; Ontario e-scooter pilot rules; and City of Markham school travel/safety materials.
Educational Activities
For Parents
How to help keep school zones safer
Children can be unpredictable. A few extra seconds of patience can prevent a serious incident near a school crossing.
- Leave extra time during drop-off and pick-up.
- Never block the crosswalk.
- Watch for children between parked cars.
- Model safe crossing behaviour for kids.
About Jessica
I’m a stay-at-home mom first to a wonderful boy, and I have a wonderful supportive husband. I’ve been a crossing guard since December 2022.
I help keep families safe near Townson and Village Gate in Markham, Ontario, and I create safety education for kids, parents, and drivers.
Mission: educate children and parents about school zone safety to help make crosswalks safer for everyone.