York Region traffic safety partners on site to remind students and residents to stay visible, stay safe

November 03, 2025

Newmarket – Members of the media are invited to join The Regional Municipality of York, York Region Paramedic Services, York Regional Police (YRP) and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) at a road safety event for students and residents marking the end of Daylight Savings Time.

Residents are reminded when it is dark or there are poor weather conditions, travellers have reduced visibility and are at greater risk.

When:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where:
King Road, east of Keele Street in the Township of King, in front of King City Secondary School

What:
The month of November has the highest number of pedestrian-involved collisions every year due to shorter daylight hours.

York Region traffic safety partners are joining together to share the following tips with motorists and pedestrians to Be Visible, Be Seen. Reflective zipper pulls and other items will be shared.

Tips for motorists

  • Avoid distractions and be more aware of pedestrians and cyclists
  • Slow down during inclement weather conditions and poor visibility
  • Ensure headlights are on when daylight is fading, and windshield wipers are working
  • Approach intersections with caution and look for pedestrians and cyclists crossing

Tips for pedestrians

  • Avoid distractions, remove ear buds and make eye contact with drivers crossing the street
  • Avoid wearing dark clothing during evening hours
  • Wear bright or reflective clothing, attach lights and/or reflectors to bags and walk with a flashlight to be more visible to motorists
  • Cross streets at designated crosswalks or intersections

For more safety tips, including guidance for cyclists, visit york.ca/Newsroom

York Region and our traffic safety partners, including York Regional Police and CAA, have a collective commitment to safety, health and well-being of all within our communities.

York Region’s Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan aims to cut severe collisions (those causing serious injury or death) by 10% from 2024 to 2028. It includes countermeasures such as intersection improvements, pedestrian and cycling measures, red light cameras, school zone speed reductions, speed feedback boards and roundabouts.

Photos and interview opportunities are available.

Supplied event photos will be available upon request.

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.29 million residents and 57,000 businesses with approximately 624,000 employees. More information about York Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/RegionalServices

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Media Contact 

Melissa Pinto, Corporate Communications, The Regional Municipality of York
Cell: (437) 997-6821
Email: @email