The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has updated its Road Watch website with new safety resources for residents, including detailed guidance for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians navigating the community. These updated materials provide specific tips on school zone safety, cycling awareness, and defensive driving techniques to help protect commuters and students alike.
The expansion of these safety resources comes as the municipality navigates changes to its traffic enforcement tools. The town previously operated an Automated Speed Enforcement program, which launched in March 2025 across eight locations. During its initial months of operation, the program recorded a 50 percent reduction in speeding violations within community safety zones.
Following a provincial announcement in September 2025 by Premier Doug Ford to ban municipal speed cameras, the town moved to wind down its enforcement program by the end of 2025. While Mayor Iain Lovatt has expressed support for the effectiveness of the camera program, the town is complying with the provincial directive. The provincial government has committed funding for alternative traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps and flashing signs, to assist municipalities with road safety.
In the meantime, the town continues to encourage residents to play an active role in maintaining safe streets. Community members who observe aggressive driving can submit reports to York Regional Police through their online portal or by using a paper Citizen Report Form. By providing details such as the date, location, and a description of the vehicle and driver, residents assist police in addressing local road safety concerns.
