York Region traffic safety partners remind residents to stay visible

October 28, 2026

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

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

When:
Monday, November 2, 2026
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Where:
St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School
751 Hoover Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Near the intersection of Ninth Line and Hoover Park Drive

What:
The month of November has the highest number of pedestrian-involved collisions every year.

York Region traffic safety partners are joining together to share the following tips with motorists and pedestrians to remain visible, especially as residents prepare for Halloween activities and trick-or-treating.

Tips for motorists:

  • Avoid distractions and be more aware of pedestrians and cyclists
  • Slow down during significant 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:

  • Cross streets at designated crosswalks or intersections
  • Avoid distractions and make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street
  • Avoid wearing dark clothing during evening hours
  • Wear reflective clothing and walk with a flashlight to be more visible to motorists

York Region and our traffic safety partners, including York Regional Police, York Region Paramedics, Ministry of Transportation (Ontario) 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 reduce severe collisions (those causing serious injury or death) by 10% from 2024 to 2028.

For more information on York Region’s commitment to reducing collisions and improving road safety for all, visit york.ca/RoadSafety

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 more than 1.3 million residents and over 58,000 businesses with 624,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/RegionalServices

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Media Contact:

Stephanie Crowley, Corporate Communications, The Regional Municipality of York
Cell: 289-763-2598
Email: @email