Toronto Road Safety
Ontario government clears way for municipalities to install speed cameras on local roads
The new rules under the Highway Traffic Act, which came into effect on Sunday, lay out several conditions for municipalities to issue tickets to vehicle owners. Continue reading
Young boy injured after hit-and-run, Toronto police say
Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Rogers and Old Weston roads just before 5 p.m. Continue reading
Pedestrian safety program targeting Toronto seniors faces online backlash
A pedestrian safety event geared toward local seniors and held at a Scarborough mall on Saturday is facing backlash on social media. Continue reading
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car in Toronto’s north end, officials say
Emergency crews were called to the area of Midland Avenue and Steeles Avenue East after 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Continue reading
Toronto police team proposed to tackle dangerous driving, but advocate says more is needed
Despite the new initiative, a traffic safety advocate is questioning the number of Toronto police officers being dedicated to the specialized enforcement team. Continue reading
Drivers asked to ‘move over’ after two Toronto tow trucks hit by passing vehicles
The CAA said in the past week, two of their tow trucks were hit by other vehicles on the westbound lanes of Highway 401. Continue reading
Toronto council asks staff to adapt traffic safety plan to target heavy trucks, enhance school zones
After opting to enhance standards around its Vision Zero 2.0 program earlier this year, Toronto city council is now asking staff to address issues surrounding heavy trucks and school zone safety. Continue reading
‘No tolerance’ road safety campaign launches as Toronto students head back to school
Toronto police and city officials launch the “no tolerance” road safety campaign urging motorists to be extra cautious around school zones for the first day of school. Continue reading
Man in life-threatening condition after being hit by vehicle, Toronto police say
The collision happened at Islington Avenue and Millwick Drive, just south of Steeles Avenue West, Sunday morning. Continue reading
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in north-end Toronto as council debates road safety plan
The collision happened near Barkwood Crescent and Cliffwood Road, west of Don Mills Road and north of McNicoll Avenue, Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading