Road Safety

Stop distracted driving. Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel

Leave two seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front of you

Signal lane changes

If you can't see the mirrors of a truck, they can't see you

Be courteous and share the road

Watch for pedestrians and cyclists

Stay calm and get out of the way/avoid aggressive drivers

Park first, then parent

Community Safety Zones are sections of roadways where vulnerable road users are of special concern. As per the Highway Traffic Act, Community Safety Zones are designated by municipal by-law and allows for an increase in penalties for traffic violations. Although the rules of the road do not change within a Community Safety Zone, the intent is the significantly increased penalties for violations will influence motorists’ behaviour to improve safety for all road users.

Community Safety Zones benefit vulnerable road users such as children, seniors, pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorized users by:

• Creating a safer environment, particularly in high risk areas such as schools, playgrounds and community centres;
• Encouraging motorists to comply with the posted speed limit by doubling fines, thereby increasing road safety and deterring careless driving and speeding; and
• Potentially reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.

Community Safety Zone signs are installed to indicate to motorists they are in a designated area where vulnerable road users are likely to be present and penalties for traffic violations are increased.

Community Safety Zone Locations

As of July 12, 2023, Halton Region has designated 19 Community Safety Zones. The designation does not take effect until all the required signs are installed.

Road Safety Action Plan

Halton Region's Comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan (CROSAP) (PDF file) guides regional road safety management.

CROSAP uses 3 approaches to improve safety:

1. engineering
2. education
3. enforcement