Traffic Safety Program

An all-way stop is an intersection where all vehicles must come to a complete stop, improving safety and clarifying right-of-way.  

In 2025, a new four-way stop was installed at 14th Avenue and 11th Concession in the City of Markham. This safety measure helps reduce collisions, improve visibility and enhance the safety of all road users.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Angle collisions decreased by 60% to 100%
• Turning collisions decreased by 50% to 100%

Automated speed enforcement (ASE) uses a camera and speed measurement device to support safer driving in school zones and community safety zones, helping reduce severe collisions and injuries while protecting vulnerable road users.   

At this time, York Region has 20 ASE cameras in fixed locations across all nine cities and towns, with three mobile cameras that rotate every three to four months at select community safety zones. York Region will have a total of 40 fixed cameras by the end of 2025.

Impacts of safety measure

• Annual total collisions forecasted to drop by 53%, from 175 to 93
• Serious injuries decreased from an annual average of 39 to 8
• Reduced vehicle speeds by an average of 15 km/h and improved speed limit compliance by 25%
• Penalty orders declined by 50% since January, indicating improvements in speed reduction  

For more information on the Automated Speed Enforcement program, visit york.ca/TrafficCameraEnforcement

York Region piloted a new digital no right turn on red sign for six months at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Langstaff Road in the City of Vaughan for northbound travellers on Islington Avenue turning right onto Langstaff Road. The sign is the first one used in Ontario in this way.  Following the success of the pilot, the Region will be replacing existing no right turn on red (NROR) static signs with digital no right turn on red signs at 50 locations in the next few years.  

The no right on red feature is only activated when the push button is pressed and has many benefits, including:

• Increasing safety for pedestrians when crossing
• Enhancing visibility for motorists
• Reducing traffic delays and queue lengths
• Impacts of safety measure
• Over 99% compliance rate
• Reduction in delays and average queue lengths

In rural communities, these pavement markings are paired with gateway signs displaying the community name, speed limit and pedestrian symbol, creating a visual narrowing effect that helps calm traffic.

2024/2025 Gateway Sign Locations

Impacts of safety measure

• Collisions reduced by up to 15%
• Speed reduced by about 5 km/h 

This safety measure changes the shape or direction of lanes to make intersections safer for all road users.  

York Region realigned the intersection of Leslie Street and 19th Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill to improve safety and traffic flow.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Collisions decreased by 32% 

This safety measure permits left turns only when a green arrow is displayed to improve safety and reduce collisions. Opposing traffic and pedestrians crossing are not permitted. Collision statistics show that left-turning vehicles account for 36% of pedestrian collisions and 14% of cyclist collisions.

In August 2025, York Region installed new left turn signals at the intersection of St John’s Sideroad and Willow Farm Lane in the Town of Aurora to help reduce collisions and enhance the safety of all road users.

Impacts of safety measure

• Collisions reduced by 100%

This safety measure restricts right turns during red lights to protect pedestrians and cyclists.  

York Region took positive steps in 2022 to increase safety for all road users at seven intersections in the City of Markham by implementing no right turns on red. Collision statistics show that right-turning vehicles account for 30% of pedestrian collisions and 50% of cyclist collisions.

Staff continue to study intersections where No Right Turn on Red (NROR) measures are implemented, to explore options to reduce delays for motorists while continuing to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Studies include observation and assessment of any road user concerns and offer further improvements.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Collisions reduced by 75% 

York Region’s Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Pilot aimed to improve safety for vulnerable road users at high-risk intersections by implementing targeted measures such as No Right Turn on Red, protected left turn signals, pedestrian head starts and additional warning signage. These measures were designed to reduce conflicts between vehicles and people walking or biking, particularly during turning movements. Using a data-driven approach, these safety enhancements were implemented at selected intersections identified as having the greatest potential to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

In 2025, an example of a targeted measure being implemented is a new digital no right turn on red sign at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Carlton Road in the City of Markham to increase traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

For more information on intersection improvements with new safety measures, visit york.ca/IntersectionSafety

Impacts of safety measure

• Collisions reduced by 60%
• Angle collision reduced by 75%

Pedestrian crossovers are a type of traffic control in the Highway Traffic Act. They have specific signs and pavement markings, and some have push buttons and flashing lights.  

Pedestrian crossovers provide pedestrians with crossing opportunities where there is demand and the location does not meet the provincial criteria for traffic signals. To be eligible for a pedestrian crossover, the location must have a speed limit of 60 km/h or lower, have lower traffic volume and no more than four lanes.  

In 2024, we installed a new pedestrian crossover at Mount Albert Road, near Cupples Farm Lane/Royal Oak Road.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Studies pending

Learn more about pedestrian crossovers by visiting york.ca/TrafficSignals

York Region wants to reduce the number and severity of right-angle collisions at intersections through its Red Light Camera (RLC) Enforcement Program, which focuses on improving driver and pedestrian safety. This initiative is part of the multi-year Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan, with a goal to reduce severe collisions by 10% over five years.

Currently, York Region has red light cameras at 40 signalized intersections, with plans to add 15 more in 2025. RLCs are effective in reducing the number and severity of right-angle and turning movement collisions, two of the most severe collision impact types.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Between 2013 and 2021, right-angle and turning movement collisions reduced by 53% at signalized intersections  
• Between 2022-2024, following the pandemic, right-angle and turning movement collisions increased by 22.5% at signalized intersections, highlighting the need for additional RLCs. In response, York Region is installing 15 more in 2025  

The figure below shows data between 2013 to 2024 on right-angle and turning movement collisions in York Region.

  Learn more about red light cameras by visiting york.ca/RedLightCameras

Roundabouts offer the benefits of continuous traffic flow, lower travel speeds and fewer collisions. They can cost less to operate and maintain and reduce emissions when compared to traffic signals. Traffic studies determine whether a roundabout or traffic signal is appropriate for an intersection.

York Region currently has two roundabouts, located at Lloydtown-Aurora Road and Keele Street in the Township of King and Ninth Line and Bayberry Street in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.  

As part of York Region’s Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan, roundabout feasibility studies have been completed for eight possible roundabouts, which can improve traffic flow, increase pedestrian safety and cut collisions by up to 68%.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Collisions decreased by 80%
• Injury/fatal collisions decreased by 88%

Learn more about roundabouts by visiting york.ca/Roundabouts

Senior Zones and Extended Walking Times at Signals were designated on 20 Regional roads near retirement homes and long-term care facilities. These zones include special signs warning drivers about seniors, large "SLOW DOWN" messages painted on the road and longer crossing times at nearby traffic lights to give seniors more time to cross safely.  

An example of this safety measure is at Mount Albert Sideroad, east of Countryman Road in the Town of East Gwillimbury, which has helped reduced speeds in the area protecting vulnerable road users.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Speeds reduced by 1 to 6 km/h in these areas

"Slow Down" pavement markings were added in all school zones to encourage lower driving speeds in high-risks areas. These large, easy-to-see messages painted on the road remind drivers to reduce their speed, especially in areas where children or seniors may be present.

The province sets the standards for how pavement markings should be displayed on the road. When you approach these markings, the vehicle in front of you might obscure part of the text. As a result, you will see "slow" until the vehicle moves, revealing "down." For more information on pavement markings, refer to the Ontario Travel Manual Book 11.

Impacts of safety measure

• Travel speed decreased 13% to 22%
• Speed limit compliance improved 15% to 48%

Speed limits are set for everyone’s safety and can vary based on road characteristics, volume and safety performance. York Region has speed limit reductions in place at more than 60 school zones across our nine cities and towns  

From September to June, speed limits drop by 10 km/h in school zones from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Outside of school hours, the speed limit returns to 10 km/h higher.

Reducing speeds by 10km/h can make a big difference, giving drivers more time to brake and preventing serious injuries in the event of a collision.

Speed limits are set for everyone’s safety and can vary based on road characteristics, volume and safety performance. They remain in effect according to the regulatory signs present, regardless of holidays, Professional Activity (PA) days and the summer months.  

Speed limit signs within and outside of school areas are installed in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act. The Region has installed several large school zone speed signs, community safety zones (fines increased) signs, Automated Speed Enforcement signs and slow down pavement markings to heighten awareness for motorists entering school areas.  

In 2025, one location where speed limits have been reduced is on Highway 27 at Nashville Road near the Montessori School in Kleinburg to increase safety for pedestrians and children. 

Impacts of this safety measure are assessed in combination with other safety measures outlined on this page. 

To keep pedestrians and cyclists safe, drivers need to take extra care and slow down, especially when travelling through school areas, residential areas and near playgrounds. York Region continues to identify strategies and measures to change driver behaviour and stop speeding.

York Regional Council approved revisions to speed limits at seven locations on Regional roads. To notify travellers of the speed limit changes, speed limit signs are placed at the beginning of each changed speed zone, and for the first 60 to 90 days include a sign on the top with the word “NEW”.

For more information, visit york.ca/SlowDown

York Region places Speed Monitoring boards along Regional roads to monitor excessive speeding. These devices have been shown to increase compliance to the posted speed limit. The board measures the speed of passing vehicles and displays it as they pass. This encourages drivers to stay within the speed limit.

The speed of passing vehicles is stored and analyzed. If there is excessive speeding in the area, York Region will create a plan for speed limit enforcement.

Residents can report aggressive or dangerous driving by contacting York Regional Police directly through the following:

• Dialling 9-1-1 where unsafe traveller behaviour is an immediate danger to public safety
• Road Watch
• Report a Community Concern (also please see Community Safety Data Portal for further information)

To meet growing demands and support the safety of vulnerable road users, the Region is enhancing the program by installing 100 new radar speed boards over the next three years. They will be installed on a more permanent basis at priority locations to help promote lower operating speeds and improve road safety.  

Impacts of safety measure  

• Speeds decreased by about 5 km/h
• Speed limit compliance improved by 31% to 51% 

There are more than 2,000 intersections and nearly 900 traffic signals on Regional roads today. Adding a new traffic signal impacts a large transportation network and millions of travellers making important connections.

Most often, traffic signals are installed at the Region’s highly travelled intersections to manage heavier traffic by assigning the right-of-way to motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and public transit. Traffic signals may also be installed to address sightlines or other special conditions. 

2025 New Traffic Signal Locations 

Impacts of safety measure  

• Collisions decreased by 17% to 100%

For more information on pedestrian and traffic signals, visit york.ca/TrafficSignals

This safety measure implements time-based turn restrictions to improve traffic flow and safety at intersections.

An example of this safety measure is the eastbound and southbound left turn restrictions implemented at Nashville Road and Cold Creek Road in the City of Vaughan in October 2025. These restrictions enhance safety for all road users at the intersection.  

Impacts of safety measure

• Collisions reduced by 100% 

The Annual Traffic Safety Report is produced by the Public Works Department. The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of road safety trends on York Region roads. In addition, this report supports the planning and execution of coordinated law enforcement, road safety improvements, and public education campaigns for travellers in York Region.

• 2022 Traveller Safety Report

• 2021 Traveller Safety Report

• 2020 Traveller Safety Report

• 2019 Annual Traffic Safety Report

• 2018 - 2020 Annual Collision Fact Sheet