Caledon Accelerates Action on Road Safety

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CALEDON, ON (October 4, 2024) – Following recent road-related tragedies in the community, Caledon Council is accelerating action that is focused on improving driver and pedestrian safety on roads in the town.  

On Tuesday, October 8, Council will present four notices of motion that consider a truck ban on Regional Road 50 in Bolton, additional automated speed cameras, increased OPP presence and the formation of a safe driving and truck operating advisory committee. 

“Caledon has seen a startling increase in the number and severity of collisions and near misses between personal and commercial vehicles, some resulting in fatalities,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “Caledon will do everything in our power to stop more collisions from happening while we continue to advocate to the Province for what Caledon needs to help protect residents.” 

Caledon’s proximity to major transportation hubs like airports, rail terminals, and 400-series highways has made it a focal point for goods movement and commercial truck traffic. It has also resulted in the proliferation of illegal truck yards in the community. 

To address the growing problem of illegal truck yards, the Town has asked the Province to step in and help by strengthening municipal enforcement powers by amending the Planning Act and Municipal Act to include: 

  • Increased Penalties: Raising maximum fines to $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for corporations, plus an additional $50,000 for each day the violation continues. 

  • Access Restrictions: Empowering municipalities to physically bar entry to properties involved in illegal trucking operations. 

  • Property Title Liens: Allowing municipalities to place all related charges, fines, orders, and injunctions directly on the title of a property. 

For more information visit caledon.ca.

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Media contact: 
Communications 
905.584.2272 | communications@caledon.ca 
www.caledon.ca | @TownofCaledon 

About Caledon  
Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 businesses by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.