York Region traffic safety partners remind motorists to slow down during Canada’s Road Safety Week

May 13, 2025

Newmarket – Members of the media are invited to join The Regional Municipality of York, York Regional Police (YRP), York Region Paramedic Services and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) at a road safety event showcasing a new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera in the City of Markham.

When:

Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Where:

Warden Avenue, north of Highway 7 in the City of Markham
Camera is in front of Unionville High School
Parking is available at Markham Town Square at 8601 Warden Avenue in the City of Markham

What:

During Canada Road Safety Week, York Region is highlighting its ASE program to promote safe driving, save lives and reduce injuries on Canadian roads.

ASE supports York Region’s multi-year Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan, aiming to reduce severe collisions by 10% by 2028.

This year, York Region is installing 20 new ASE cameras in school zones across all nine cities and towns, totalling 40 fixed cameras by the end of 2025. The ASE program reduces vehicle operating speeds by approximately 10 km/h, increases speed limit compliance by approximately 25% and can reduce collisions by 48%.

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

To more information about York Region's ASE program and camera locations, visit york.ca/TrafficCameraEnforcement

Key facts:

20 fixed York Region ASE cameras were installed in December 2024, with three rotating mobile cameras; another 20 fixed cameras will be installed by the end of 2025
More than 90% of pedestrians involved in a vehicle collision result in injuries or fatalities
Aggressive driving, including speeding, represents 45% of severe collisions on Regional roads

Photo and interview opportunities will be available during the road safety event.

Supplied event photos available upon request.

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to over 1.25 million residents and 57,000 businesses with more than 629,000 employees. More information about the 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