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CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
Toronto police issue more than 3,000 tickets during ‘no stopping' enforcement blitz
More than 3,000 tickets were issued in an enforcement blitz targeting drivers caught stopping in 'no stopping zones' across the city, Toronto police say. The blitz, which was carried out between June 16 and June 20 and June 23 and June 27, led to more than 200 vehicles being towed, according to police. 'Toronto Police Parking Enforcement officers increased enforcement during weekday afternoon peak periods from 3 to 7 p.m. across high-traffic corridors in the downtown core, Toronto police said in a news release issued Monday. Drivers caught stopping in 'no stopping zones' face a $190 ticket, police noted. The enforcement was conducted in response to a city council directive to conduct two such blitzes in 2025. A second blitz will be carried out by the end of September, police said. 'This initiative was an intensification of TPS' existing rush hour enforcement operations, and was aimed at reminding drivers about the importance of obeying traffic signage to help keep traffic flowing, especially during the busiest times of day, and supports the City's comprehensive Congestion Management Plan,' the news release continued. 'While the campaign has concluded, it is paramount that drivers continue to follow the rules while travelling on our roads. Our Parking Enforcement officers will continue to enforce by-laws to keep the city's roads and people safe.'
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Toronto police issued more than 3,000 tickets during 2-week enforcement blitz
During a two-week enforcement blitz last month that targeted drivers in no-stopping zones, Toronto police say they issued 3,220 tickets and towed 245 vehicles across the city. The initiative took place from June 16 to 27, police said in a release Monday. During the blitz, officers increased enforcement during peak periods on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. across high-traffic roads in downtown Toronto. No stopping zones are areas where motorists are banned from stopping except to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with a police officer or traffic signals. Drivers who stop in no stopping zones in Toronto face $190 tickets, police said. Toronto police said the initiative was intended to remind drivers of the importance of obeying traffic signs, especially during rush hours, and as a way to support the city's congestion management plan. "This is an intensification of what we do every day to try and help keep Toronto moving during the afternoon rush hour," Mike Harrison, manager of Toronto police's parking enforcement unit, told CBC Toronto ahead of the blitz last month. Police are reminding drivers that while the campaign has come to a close, parking enforcement officers will continue to patrol and fine violators. There is also another enforcement blitz planned for September, police said.
CBC
07-07-2025
- CBC
Toronto police issued more than 3,000 tickets during 2-week enforcement blitz
During a two-week "enforcement blitz" last month that targeted drivers in no-stopping zones, Toronto police say they issued 3,220 tickets and towed 245 vehicles across the city. The initiative took place from June 16 to 27, police said in a release Monday. During the blitz, officers increased enforcement during peak periods on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. across high-traffic roads in downtown Toronto. No stopping zones are areas where motorists are banned from stopping except to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with a police officer or traffic signals. Drivers who stop in no stopping zones in Toronto face $190 tickets, police said. Toronto police said the initiative was intended to remind drivers of the importance of obeying traffic signs, especially during rush hours, and as a way to support the city's congestion management plan. "This is an intensification of what we do every day to try and help keep Toronto moving during the afternoon rush hour," Mike Harrison, manager of Toronto police's parking enforcement unit, told CBC Toronto ahead of the blitz last month. Police are reminding drivers that while the campaign has come to a close, parking enforcement officers will continue to patrol and fine violators. There is also another enforcement blitz planned for September, police said.
Khaleej Times
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Teach drivers why they have to be safe behind the wheel, road safety experts say
There are hundreds of cameras to catch road safety violators. However, these devices alone are not enough to curb distracted driving — understanding driver psychology is essential to building a strong road safety culture, according to experts. 'There are more than 800 enforcement cameras all over Abu Dhabi but from my experience, cameras and enforcement are not enough,' said Mohammed Kishta, traffic safety engineering expert at Integrated Transport Centre — ITC Abu Dhabi. 'You need to teach drivers the reason why they have to be safe behind the wheel.' He was speaking at a panel discussion at the Mobility Live event which took place in Dubai last week. Dr. Mustafa Aldah, Founder of MA Traffic Consulting, added that there are 'more than 600 speed cameras in addition to other devices' manning the roads of Dubai but the most important factor in accidents was that 'human beings were careless' when driving. All experts unanimously agreed that mobile phones were the biggest distraction for drivers. 'Distractions are of three kinds — visual, physical and cognitive,' said Faisal Mustafa, Team Leader of Road Safety at WSP in the Middle East. 'Mobile phones have all three distractions.' Affects multiple agencies It was revealed earlier this year that distracted driving was the number one cause of fatalities in 2024, with a total of 384 road deaths recorded across the country. Sumaya Al Neyadi, Section Head of Traffic Safety at ITC, emphasised that finding a solution is imperative and must come from multiple stakeholders. 'Distracted driving is the number one cause of road fatalities around the world,' she said. 'When there's a fatal accident, it doesn't just impact the police or emergency services. All agencies — including the Department of Health, hospitals, police, and Civil Defence — must respond. So, everyone should come together to find solutions.' She added that education is key to changing community mindsets. 'We need more awareness campaigns so that drivers understand the dangers of distraction,' she said. 'We need to help them become aware of what happens after an accident.' According to Faisal, even city design, confusing traffic lights, and flawed infrastructure can be sources of distraction. Regular road audits are conducted across the UAE to identify and rectify such problem areas. Building habits One expert pointed out that the behaviour of parents behind the wheel plays a significant role in shaping how their children will drive in the future. 'A study done in Australia shows that children as young as four, sitting in the backseat, begin learning driving behaviours from their parents,' said Faisal. 'If the parents are talking on the phone and driving distracted, their children are more likely to adopt those habits when they grow up.' Dr. Mohammed Shawky, Professor of Traffic Engineering at Ain Shams University, added that road safety education should begin in schools. 'If you want a culture shift in road safety, you need to target children early,' he said. 'Studies have shown that children who receive road safety lessons urge their parents to stop only in designated areas and disembark more safely.' Dr. Mustafa concluded by saying that road safety needs to be treated as a public health priority. 'It should be addressed just like cancer or heart disease,' he said, 'if we want to reduce fatality rates significantly.'
Free Malaysia Today
28-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Cop killed in operation against illegal street racing in KL
Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department chief Zamzuri Isa said both police officers were conducting surveillance to prevent illegal street racing activities. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A policeman died after his motorcycle skidded during an operation to curb illegal street racing in Kuala Lumpur early this morning. Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department chief Zamzuri Isa said Amirul Aiman Othman, 24, was declared dead at the scene following the 4.30am incident on Jalan Kuching, heading towards Selayang from Jalan Tun Razak. 'A preliminary investigation revealed that he lost control of his motorcycle while navigating a bend and collided with a metal road barrier before tumbling down an embankment. 'Another officer riding behind the victim also lost control of his motorcycle and sustained minor injuries. He is receiving outpatient treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital,' Bernama reported him as saying. Zamzuri said the officers were conducting surveillance to prevent illegal street racing activities in Kuala Lumpur. He said Amirul had been serving with the department since completing his training and had been attached to the intelligence/operations division for over a year.
