Each speed message board is equipped with a radar unit that monitors the speed of oncoming traffic and displays it on a message board. Signs are placed on the same street, facing opposite directions, to monitor oncoming traffic in both directions. The signs do not take photos of cars.

To request a speed message board for your neighbourhood, contact Service Vaughan at service@vaughan.ca or 905-832-2281. 

Community Safety Zones
Community Safety Zones must be recognizable to the driver as a special situation that warrants an increased awareness of community activity. Overuse of the Community Safety Zone designation could become counter-productive to the goal of increased traffic and pedestrian safety. 

As with other roadway regulations, the effect of the Community Safety Zone designation on driver behaviour and traffic safety will likely be a function of the level of enforcement provided. 

The following guidelines are recommended before establishing a Community Safety Zone on a City roadway. Community Safety Zones must:

• only be implemented for community-based facilities such as schools, community centres, parks, retirement areas or roadway sections with continual high collision rates.
• indicate the designation is in effect for 24 hours a day to assist the York Regional Police with enforcement.
• always be used in conjunction with other traffic safety and police-enforcement measures.