Community Safety Zones

Community safety zones help to change driver behaviour, including reducing speed and distracted driving, and improving safety on certain sections of road where public safety is of special concern.

These zones let motorists know they are within an area where fines have increased through a special designation under the Highway Traffic Act. Many set fines are doubled, such as speeding and traffic signal related offences. Signs are posted at the limits of the zone with "Begins" and "Ends" and show the legal limits of the zone.

The rules of the road don't change within the zone. Only the penalties for violations are increased.

Choosing a community safety zone

Site selection includes locations which have safety concerns or complaints near sensitive areas such as schools, retirement homes and daycares. When choosing a site, staff look at the: