Safe Roads

E-Scooters

Chilliwack is participating in the province's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project beginning April 5. E-scooters will only be allowed in designated areas within the City and restrictions will be in place, such as wearing a helmet and riding an e-scooter with a maximum speed of 24 km/h.

Read more about the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project here.

Distracted Driving

Did you know that you're 3.6 times more likely to crash if you're on your phone while driving?

Avoid being distracted while driving by planning ahead:

Set up Bluetooth in your vehicle so you can remain hands free.
Turn your phone to silent or set up your phone so it automatically enters "driving mode."

Read more tips and facts on distracted driving here.

The 5'E's- Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Engagement, Evaluation

Safer Roads integrates and leverages a 5'E' approach; Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Engagement, and Evaluation into one framework to maximize key resources.

Auto Crime

Protect yourself against auto crime

Child Car Seat Safety

Purchasing a child car seat or booster seat; the installation of a child car seat; or looking to find information on child seat safety this page has the links to help with your search.

Cycling Safety

Did you know that the Motor Vehicle Act and City Bylaw apply to cylists too? Cyclists have the same rights and duties as a driver of a vehicle.

Distracted Driving

As of January 1, 2010, B.C.'s new law makes it illegal for drivers to use hand-held cellphones and other portable electronic devices while driving.

E-Scooters

Learn the rules of the road when using an e-scooter.

Farm Vehicle Safety

Please do your part to keep our local farmers and yourself safe on the roads.

Impaired Driving

Impaired driving continues to take a deadly toll on our roads.

Longboarding

The City of Chilliwack is seeking a balanced approach to the issue that accomodates the desire to longboard in the community while minimizing the inherent risks and other concerns.

Low-Powered Vehicles

Low-powered vehicles; where can you ride scooters and bicycles with an electric motor; what are the rules for motorized wheelchairs for on road usage.

Pedestrian Safety

Share the responsibility for pedestrian safety. How do pedestrian signals work? Although there are only two lights for pedestrian signals there are three distinct phases; the walk, flashing hand and steady hand.

Rail Safety

It is a shared responsibility to stay safe around tracks and trains

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB)

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) are highly visible, strobe-like devices activated by pedestrians or cyclists who are intending to cross at a crosswalk.

Roadway Signs

A description on roadway signage; examples of signs; type of enforcement; explanations for drivers

Roundabouts

Driving Tips for Modern Roundabouts, Frequently Asked Roundabout Questions

Safer School Travel Program

The Safer School Travel Program is an electronic web-based tool developed to assist Parent Advisory Committees (PAC's) in developing school road safety plans.