More than 500 homes in Pointe-Claire are taking part in a campaign to encourage drivers to pay more attention to speed in their neighbourhoods.
Residents taking part in the Slower is Safer campaign are displaying a sign in front of their homes hoping to alert drivers to how fast they’re going.
“The safety of our citizens is important to us,” explained Mayor Morris Trudeau.
“This positive, friendly summer campaign demonstrates our shared desire to behave courteously and respectfully toward others, on both streets and sidewalks.”
The signs encourage people to be careful on the streets — especially in residential neighbourhoods.
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“By focusing on good behaviour, we want to enhance safety within our community through friendly awareness-raising in order to promote civic-mindedness and improve quality of life,” said Trudeau.
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The signs are put up for free by public security.
“On a voluntary basis, citizens become ambassadors by displaying a sign in front of their homes that urges drivers to obey the speed limit and show courtesy,” the city wrote in a press release.
In addition, about 50 posters have been put up near parks and areas where children frequently play.
If you want to be part of the campaign, contact public security (514 630-1234, secpub@pointe-claire.ca); specify your address and let them know which sign you want on your property.
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