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Please slow down and drive safely through construction zones

The number of construction projects increases as the weather warms up. To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.

Drivers are also reminded that speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present.

For more information on current and upcoming construction projects on Regional roads, please visit

Pedestrian crossovers are helping pedestrians to safely cross the street

Pedestrian crossovers make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street. These locations are designated using special pavement markings, specific signage and sometimes lights.

Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists all have a responsibility to help everyone to safely navigate pedestrian crossovers.

Drivers: 

• Come to a complete stop to comply with the "stop for pedestrians" sign, proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians and cyclists. 
• Remain stopped until pedestrians have completely...

Stop and look! Make sure the way is clear before proceeding through stop signs

Drivers are reminded to come to a complete stop at stop signs and make sure the road and sidewalk is clear in both directions before proceeding.

Drivers must be aware of people crossing the street as well as the traffic on the road. Crossrides allow cyclists to cross without dismounting, as well as e-bikes and scooters, so it is extremely important for drivers to ensure the sidewalk and roadway are clear before proceeding through a stop sign or traffic light. Bad weather or dark conditions can...

Automated speed enforcement improving road safety

Durham Region has Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads.

ASE helps improve road safety by encouraging drivers to drive slower within the speed limit, altering driver behaviour and increasing public awareness about the critical need to slow down in school zones and community safety zones. The most successful ASE sites are the ones issuing the lowest number of tickets as that means drivers are safely following the...

Increasing safety on our roads with roundabouts

As part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan, roundabouts have been installed at various locations across Durham Region in place of traffic control signals. Locations are selected based on a thorough assessment that ensures a roundabout is the ideal solution and is feasible from a design perspective. 

Roundabouts are generally considered to be a safer option, since they reduce the number of conflict points and eliminate the most severe crashes by lowering traffic speed and...