Drivers in school zones across Brampton and Mississauga faced 1,034 charges during Peel Regional Police’s annual back-to-school traffic safety campaign, according to Peel Regional Police.
Officers carried out targeted enforcement between Sept. 8 and Sept. 30. The total covers both cities; the police announcement does not provide a separate count for Brampton or a breakdown of the charges.
The Road Safety Services Bureau led the campaign, which focused on protecting students, families, crossing guards and school staff during the return to school.
Police said officers targeted high-risk driving behaviours that raise the risk of serious collisions in school zones and community safety zones. The campaign took place as thousands of children walked, cycled and travelled to and from school each day.
In the police announcement, Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said officers continued to encounter speeding, drivers disregarding stop signs and other dangerous behaviour around schools.
“The results of this campaign are a reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility, and that every decision behind the wheel can have serious consequences for children and families.” — Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, in the Peel Regional Police announcement.
Although the back-to-school initiative has ended, police said proactive traffic enforcement remains a year-round effort to protect all road users.
Residents who witness dangerous driving can file an online report through Road Watch, police said. Photo and video evidence of dangerous driving incidents can also be submitted through the police evidence submission portal.
Police urged residents to call 911 if dangerous driving presents an immediate threat to public safety.
