Are you a considerate driver?

Aggressive driving actions include speeding, driving too fast for conditions, following too close, disobeying traffic control, and failing to yield the right-of-way.

Speeding is one of the most common aggressive driving actions. Durham Vision Zero is a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Region of Durham has a radar speed sign program on Regional roads to improve driver awareness of speed limits and reduce aggressive driving. These digital signs display a vehicle’s speed when approaching. The signs are mounted above an existing posted speed limit sign. The general public can submit a request for a radar speed sign to be located on a Regional road. To learn more about radar speed signs, visit durham.ca/RadarSpeedSigns.

These tools are only effective when drivers slow down, follow the rules of the road, and are patient and considerate. Aggressive driving can not only lead to a collision; but can also cause road rage. For tips on dealing with aggressive driving and avoiding road rage, please visit The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook: Dealing with particular situations | Ontario.ca. Let’s all work together to keep our roads safe for everyone.

Learn more about Durham Vision Zero at durham.ca/VisionZero.