“Traffic Safety” continues to be a priority of the Toronto Police Service.

Toronto Police Service News Release

Media Advisory, Pedestrian Safety Campaign, “March Break - March Safe,” Monday, March 16, 2015 until Sunday, March 22, 2015

Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 12:00 PM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

“Traffic Safety” continues to be a priority of the Toronto Police Service.

Collision analysis has shown that, on average 50 to 60 percent of all fatalities involve pedestrians. To date, 71 percent of all the fatalities reported this year have involved pedestrians. Last year, 31 pedestrians lost their lives, representing approximately 61 of all traffic fatalities in Toronto.

March Break – March Safe Pedestrian Campaign will commence Monday, March 16, 2015 and run until Sunday, March 22, 2015. The Service will continue to be diligent in the promotion of education and enforcement strategies to further pedestrian safety within our communities.

All officers will be paying particular attention to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians who commit traffic violations that may jeopardize pedestrian safety. Parking Enforcement Officers will also assist by concentrating on parking offences that may compromise the safety of pedestrians. Particular attention will also be given to all intersection-related offences, pedestrian crosswalk violations, and pedestrians crossing in mid-block locations.

All motorists, transit−users, cyclists and pedestrians are reminded that road safety is everyone’s responsibility, obey all traffic laws and be diligent when using our streets, together we can make the roads safer for everyone.

To learn more about the Toronto Police Service Traffic Services Safety Program, that aims to reduce pedestrian injury and death through education and awareness, click here.

Traffic Services is dedicated to ensuring the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the City of Toronto. Stay informed with what’s happening at: Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, Facebook Group and on Blog.


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Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services