Act
Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 273/07
O. Reg. 287/08
O. Reg. 287/08
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Highway Traffic Act
Summary of Decision:
Received Royal Assent on November 19, 2024.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
It is anticipated that there will be no direct compliance costs associated with this proposal.
Further Information:
Summary of Proposals
Proposal Number:
24-MTO010
Posting Date:
May 16, 2024
Summary of Proposal:
Ontario is a world-class leader in road safety, and for 24 years in a row, has been ranked within the top five jurisdictions in North America with the lowest fatality rates per 10,000 licensed drivers. Despite this achievement, there is still room for improvement. Collisions cost Ontario approximately $12 to $15 billion in social costs every year and at least one person is killed on Ontario's roads every day, with someone being seriously injured every six hours. In response, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing a number of measures to create a safer environment for all road users by targeting bad actors and key causes of injuries and fatalities on Ontario's roads.
The proposed Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024 seeks to address several concerning road safety trends and data through 11 proposals organized into three key themes:
• Combatting Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving
• Strengthening Public Safety
• Enhancing Alternative and Commercial Vehicle Safety
Please refer to the attached summary for details on the proposals. We appreciate your input and invite you to submit comments for MTO's consideration.
A proposal notice has also been posted on the Environmental Registry at the following link: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-8461
The proposed Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024 seeks to address several concerning road safety trends and data through 11 proposals organized into three key themes:
• Combatting Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving
• Strengthening Public Safety
• Enhancing Alternative and Commercial Vehicle Safety
Please refer to the attached summary for details on the proposals. We appreciate your input and invite you to submit comments for MTO's consideration.
A proposal notice has also been posted on the Environmental Registry at the following link: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-8461
Contact Address:
Ministry of Transportation
Road Safety Program Development Office
Safety Program Development Branch
87 Sir William Hearst Avenue Building "A", Room 212
Toronto, Ontario
M3M 0B4
Road Safety Program Development Office
Safety Program Development Branch
87 Sir William Hearst Avenue Building "A", Room 212
Toronto, Ontario
M3M 0B4
Royal Assent Date:
November 19, 2024
Decision:
Approved