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New 40 km/h Speed Limit to be Implemented in Sunderland

Justin Barber

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Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will implement a 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit in Sunderland.

Location:

  • River Street (Regional Road 10), from Sunderland Meadows Drive to Highway 7/12.
  • Local roads in Sunderland will also have a 40 km/h speed limit unless otherwise posted.

Installation Date:

  • Speed limit reduction signs are scheduled for installation on October 2, 2024. Installation may be affected by weather conditions.

Purpose:

  • The speed limit reduction is part of Durham's Vision Zero initiative, aimed at improving safety for all road users.
  • Speeding is identified as a contributing factor in approximately one-third of fatal collisions in Canada.

Automated Speed Enforcement:

  • Roads designated as 40 km/h will also be community safety zones, allowing for automated speed enforcement (ASE).
  • ASE captures images of vehicles exceeding the speed limit, with fines issued to the vehicle's registered owner if warranted.

For more information on Durham Region's Vision Zero plan, visit durham.ca/VisionZero. Details on automated speed enforcement can be found at durham.ca/ASE.

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