​​​​Enhanced school zones, traffic calming measures and innovative technology are helping create safer streets across Brampton

BRAMPTON, ON (September 8, 2026) – As students return to school, the City of Brampton continues to advance road safety measures ​across the community while reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert and take extra care around schools and residential neighbourhoods.

Through the Vision Zero Strategy, the City continues to invest in infrastructure, traffic calming, technology and education to reduce dangerous driving behaviours and help protect all road users. These efforts continue to evolve with new and innovative approaches to advancing road safety across Brampton.​ 

 ​Brampton drivers are reminded to slow down, stay alert and put safety first as students return to school. Credit: City of Brampton

Exploring automated school bus stop-arm cameras

Keeping students safe around school buses is a shared responsibility. As part of its ongoing road safety efforts, the City is exploring automated school bus stop-arm cameras to help deter drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses. The technology can capture vehicles that pass a school bus while its stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing, allowing tickets to be issued.

For the safety of students, drivers must know when and where to stop for a school bus:

• On roads without a physical centre divider, drivers travelling in both directions must stop.
• Drivers behind a school bus must stop at least 20 metres away.
• Drivers approaching from the opposite direction must stop far enough away to allow students to safely enter or exit the bus and cross the road.
• Drivers must remain stopped until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights stop flashing.

Failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing is illegal. A first offence carries a fine of $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points. A second offence within five years carries a fine of $1,000 to $4,000, six demerit points and possible jail time of up to six months. Visit brampton.ca/schoolbussafety​ to learn more about sharing the road with school buses.

Enhanced school zone signage

To comply with new provincial legislation, enhanced school zone signage is being installed at 141 sites across Brampton. Signage includes:

• “School Zone” signs installed approximately 150 metres from school property lines, with flashing beacons at some locations.
• “School Zone Ahead” warning signs installed approximately 150 to 200 metres before school zones.

The enhanced signage gives drivers clear, advance notice to slow down and stay alert for children walking, cycling or crossing the road.

Traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures

The City continues to invest in infrastructure and traffic calming measures designed to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian safety and create safer neighbourhood streets. Current road safety measures include:

• 254 crossing guards at 200 school crossing locations, helping students travel safely to and from school.
• 210 Community Safety Zones with increased penalties for speeding violations and enhanced road safety measures.
• More than 150 streets with speed cushions installed across residential neighbourhoods to calm traffic and reduce speeding.
• 116 Accessible Pedestrian Signals with audible and tactile features to support safe crossings for all pedestrians.
• 42 Pedestrian Crossovers where drivers must stop for pedestrians, creating safer and more predictable crossings.
• 15 Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zones with reduced speed limits to improve safety on local streets.

Explore Brampton’s Traffic Calming Map and learn more about the safety features in your neighbourhood. 

Expanding red light camera enforcement

The City continues to leverage automated traffic enforcement technology by developing a City-led Red Light Camera program. There are currently 15 red light cameras operated by Peel Region in Brampton. The City is planning to add 20 red light cameras through a phased deployment, bringing the total number of red light cameras in Brampton to up to 35 by 2028.

Installation of the first City-led cameras will begin in 2026, with cameras expected to become operational in 2027. Locations are identified using data-driven safety analysis, including collision history, traffic volumes and road safety risks.

The City is also working toward processing red light camera tickets at the Sandalwood Operations Centre beginning in 2027, expanding Brampton's role in automated enforcement administration.

Intersection camera technology supporting community safety

The City has completed the deployment of intersection camera technology at 50 intersections, ​equipped with 360-degree cameras and automated licence plate recognition technology.

As the first Canadian municipality to implement this type of system, Brampton continues to use innovative tools to support community safety. The intersection cameras do not issue tickets, fines or demerit points. Instead, they provide Peel Regional Police with critical information and footage to support investigations and strengthen response efforts, including assisting in more than 200 investigations to date. 

Expanding Automated Licence Plate Recognition enforcement

The City has deployed seven Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) enforcement vehicles in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to enhance parking enforcement operations across Brampton.

ALPR technology improves enforcement efficiency by increasing the speed, consistency and geographic coverage of parking enforcement activities, while allowing for more strategic use of frontline resources. The technology supports improved identification of parking violations, expanded neighbourhood coverage and enhanced enforcement accuracy.

ALPR enforcement vehicles are also being deployed in school zones to help address parking violations that can create safety risks for students, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. Tickets issued through the program are mailed to the registered vehicle owner. 

Staying safe on e-scooters and e-bikes

With more ways to get around Brampton, road safety includes knowing how to share the road and safely operate e-bikes and e-scooters. As set out by the Ontario government, E-scooter riders must be 16 years of age or older and must obey the following rules: 

• Wear a helmet, which is mandatory for riders under 18.
• Obey traffic laws, signals and signs.
• Travel at a safe speed of 24 km/h or less.
• Only regulated kick-style e-scooters and e-bikes are permitted in Brampton.
• Ride on roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or less, bike lanes or multi-use paths.
• Stay alert and avoid distractions.
• Ride alone, with no passengers or cargo.
  
• Never ride on sidewalks.

Learn more about e-scooter and e-bike safety at brampton.ca/eScooters.​

Road safety is a shared responsibility

Keeping Brampton’s roads safe requires everyone to do their part. Drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users are encouraged to stay alert, follow the rules of the road and look out for one another, especially as students return to school.

Supported by $6.9 million from Ontario's Road Safety Initiative Fund and an application for up to an additional $27.9 million, the City will continue investing in traffic-calming measures, enhanced signage and pedestrian safety infrastructure.

Learn more about the City's road safety programs and initiatives at brampton.ca/roadsafety.​

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“Keeping our roads safe, especially for children travelling to and from school, is one of our most important responsibilities. Brampton continues to invest in traffic calming, enforcement and innovative technology to address dangerous driving and improve safety across our city. From enhanced school zones and red light cameras to exploring school bus stop-arm cameras, we are taking action to make Brampton’s streets safer for everyone.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Keeping residents safe in their communities means looking at road safety from the perspective of everyone who uses our streets. Enhanced school zones, crossing guards and new enforcement tools are helping protect students, families and vulnerable road users while creating safer neighbourhoods across Brampton. - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Legislative Services, City of Brampton 

“Road safety starts with how we design and manage our streets. By continuing to invest in traffic calming, pedestrian infrastructure, enhanced signage and red light cameras, we are using data and proven tools to address speeding, improve intersection safety and make Brampton’s transportation network safer for everyone.” - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Public Works and Engineering, City of Brampton

​“Protecting students travelling to and from school requires both strong safety measures and responsible behaviour from drivers. Enhanced school zone signage, crossing guards, traffic calming and our work to explore school bus stop-arm cameras provide important layers of protection. Drivers also need to do their part by slowing down, staying alert and always stopping for school buses and crossing guards.” - Michael Palleschi, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 and 6; Chair, Brampton Community Safety Advisory Committee, City of Brampton​​

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