Students will be a little safer when crossing the streets this winter season, after donning some reflective gear.

The Kelowna RCMP is partnering with ICBC to offer students reflective gear as the days grow shorter.

Const. Lesley Smith handed out reflective tags with RCMP and ICBC volunteers at North Glenmore Elementary Wednesday.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e educating youth on pedestrian safety,91裸聊视频� she said of the Walk Safe Pedestrian Awareness Campaign.

91裸聊视频淪omething we want to remind our kids, as well as adults, is to look both ways, know your environment around you so you are aware of where the traffic is going and coming from, using your designated crosswalks and (using a crosswalk safety).91裸聊视频�

Volunteers will be at various locations around Kelowna, such as bus routes, senior citizens locations and high volume traffic at intersections, throughout the week.

Smith listed the Glenmore and Union intersection by the school as a place 91裸聊视频渨here motorists are so focused on making it to their destinations that they91裸聊视频檙e not seeing pedestrians at the marked crosswalks.91裸聊视频�

According to an RCMP release here are some tips for pedestrians:

91裸聊视频� Look. Always make eye contact with drivers. Never assume that a driver has seen you.

91裸聊视频� Listen. Focus your full attention on what91裸聊视频檚 happening around you. Remove your headphones and never talk, text or use electronic devices while crossing the road.

91裸聊视频� Dress to be seen. Wear reflective clothing or gear and flashlights to make it easier for drivers to see you.

91裸聊视频� Be extra cautious at intersections. Watch for vehicles turning left or right through the crosswalk.

91裸聊视频� Always cross at designated crosswalks 91裸聊视频� never mid-block. Follow pedestrian signs and traffic signals and never cross once the signal has turned yellow or red.

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