Traffic Bureau

The York Regional Police Traffic Bureau is comprised of 46 police officers and two civilian members. This team is responsible for collision reconstruction, traffic enforcement, commercial motor vehicle safety and traffic safety education. In 2009, the Traffic Bureau increased the number of Intoxilyzer technicians, who test blood alcohol concentration, to 29 from 20 as well as increasing the number of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) to 18 from 14 in 2008.

In October 2009, in response to provincial legislation, York Regional Police re-launched our Operation Stay Focused campaign, educating drivers about the very real dangers of using handheld devices and being distracted while driving. York Regional Police officers issued a total of 285 warnings to drivers during the three-month education period.

In addition to Operation Stay Focused, the Traffic Bureau conducted a number of road safety campaigns, including Safe Roads...Your Call, Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere (E.R.A.S.E.) and Safe and Secure, which focuses on promoting the correct installation and use of child and infant car seats. In 2009, approximately 200 car seats were inspected at clinics held in the Town of East Gwillimbury, the Town of Markham and the City of Vaughan.

Please click on Traffic Programs for more information on each of our programs.