News release: June 29, 2022
Don’t speed – It can save a life
Region of Peel launches campaign aimed at reducing speed and stunt driving
BRAMPTON, ON (June 29, 2022) – The Region of Peel has launched a ‘Don’t Speed’ awareness campaign aimed at changing people’s perceptions of speeding and reinforcing that driving the speed limit can save lives.
With close to 26,000 speeding tickets and more than 1,600 charges issued in Peel for stunt driving in 2021, speeding on Peel roadways continues to be a serious problem. Stunt driving violations increase during the warmer months with charges resulting in an immediate 30-day roadside suspension, fines up to $10,000 as well as other serious consequences.
When a driver chooses to drive over the posted speed limit, they endanger their own safety and the safety of others, including pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers. Driving the speed limit can prevent collisions from happening and can reduce the severity when they do happen.
The Region is working with local municipalities, community groups, agencies and partner organizations and other local partners like Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police to reduce collisions and serious injuries on Peel roadways.
The Vision Zero approach focuses on everyone’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and follow the rules of the road. We encourage drivers to take time to read the messages shared from Peel and local organizations and make efforts to plan ahead and leave enough time to safely get to their destination. By choosing not to speed, we can make our roads safer for all road users.
Sean Carrick, Manager, Traffic Engineering, Region of Peel
To learn more about road safety in Peel, visit VisionZero or learn more about speeding risks and penalties at Speeding and aggressive driving | ontario.ca
Media contact
Gloria Leonardis
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
