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Drive safe, Oshawa

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With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the world, many roads in Ontario are seeing less and less traffic, and Oshawa is no exception.

With less traffic on Oshawa’s roads and highways, it may be tempting to put a little more pressure on the gas pedal, change lanes without signalling, or turn without signalling.

However, what should remain clear to residents is the rules of the road are still in place – Durham Regional police are still patrolling the streets of Oshawa and are still enforcing these rules.

The rules of the road are in place for a reason, and that’s to keep roads safe for not only drivers, but pedestrians as well.

Drivers should also be aware many construction projects, such as the widening of certain parts of Harmony Road in Oshawa, will still be taking place.

In these situations, drivers should remember to slow down and give workers as much room as they need. Construction sites, while carefully planned out, can be fairly unpredictable, and accidents do happen.

Also, with the practice of social distancing and self-isolation currently in place, many residents will be going for walks to get out of the house and burn off some energy. Drivers should remain vigilant of pedestrians, and should note even though they are seeing fewer cars on the roads, people will still be outside and crossing the roads.

In some neighbourhoods, children will often be outside playing with their families. It is especially important to keep an eye out for them, as children can be incredibly unpredictable, and if a ball or another toy ends up on the road, they may go after it.

In the end, stay safe out there, and remember, the rules of the road are there to keep drivers, pedestrians, and everyone else safe.

Drive safe, Oshawa.

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