Table of Contents:
Section 1 – The State of Speeding in Canada
Section 2 – Drivers’ Impressions of Speeding
Section 3 – Creating an effective speed reduction plan
Step 1: Collecting Your Data
Step 2: A layered approach to speed reduction
Single layer: Awareness
Is a single layer always enough?
Dual layer: Awareness + Enforcement
Awareness + Physical Traffic Calming
Tri-layer: Awareness + Enforcement + Physical Traffic Calming
Section 1
The state of speeding in Canada
Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Statistics: Transport Canada’s National Collision Database (NCDB) houses comprehensive information on all motor vehicle collisions reported in Canada, gathered annually from the provinces and territories.
According to its most recent report, the number of fatalities, injuries, and serious injuries caused by traffic collisions on Canada’s streets all increased last year.
With a goal of zero deaths, even a decrease in fatalities wouldn’t be sufficient to solve the needless tragedy of lost lives caused by speeding and poor driving. But an increase shows movement in the wrong direction and is a concerning trend that needs action, planning, and solutions to reverse.
The report also shows the following concerning data:
• More than 50% of people who lost their lives on Canada’s roads were drivers.
• Drivers were also most likely to be injured than any other road users including passengers,
pedestrians and bicyclists.