WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? York Region installing pedestrian crossovers in Vaughan, Richmond Hill

Drivers failing to yield at pedestrian crossovers face fine up to $1,000

Yorkregion.com
Aug. 30, 2021
Yoyo Yan

York Region is installing pedestrian crossovers in Vaughan and Richmond Hill. Crossovers have specific signs, pavement markings and other features to increase pedestrian visibility.

Drivers are required to stop for pedestrians at crossovers.

JUST THE FACTS:

When: Work to install the pedestrian crossovers will begin in August and continue into the fall 2021.

What: Work may include line painting and sign installation or more comprehensive construction, including electrical work.

Where:

Yonge Street at Holland Landing Community Centre, Town of East Gwillimbury -- Enhanced features

Highway 27 and Highway 7, City of Vaughan -- Standard features on the southeast corner

Islington Avenue and Rutherford Road, City of Vaughan -- Standard features on the southeast and northwest corners

Major Mackenzie Drive and Bathurst Street, City of Richmond Hill/City of Vaughan -- Standard features on the southeast, southwest and northwest corners

Two more pedestrian crossovers are planned for 2022:

Ninth Line at Elm Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville -- Enhanced features

Baseline Road, 640 metres west of Dalton Road, Town of Georgina -- Enhanced features

What are the penalties for noncompliance?

All drivers and cyclists are legally required to stop to allow pedestrians to completely cross at a pedestrian crossover. To alert drivers, pedestrian crossovers have signs and pavement markings, and some have flashing lights.

Under the Highway Traffic Act, failing to yield at pedestrian crossovers carries a fine of up to $1,000 and four demerit points. For information on offences, visit the Ministry of Transportation website or search the Highway Traffic Act.