SECURITY

Road Safety Campaign

In 2022, over 23,000 car accidents occurred in Quebec, 1,405 of which resulted in serious injury or death, according to recent statistics by the SAAQ. To spread awareness for the importance of road safety, the City of Pointe-Claire is re-introducing the "Road safety, I do my part!" campaign.

The 2023 road safety campaign aims to raise awareness in the community about the importance of sharing the road and the right actions to take while driving, biking or on foot to ensure everyone’s safety. Various awareness messages will be broadcast on the City’s electronic billboards and shared on social media throughout the summer. The purpose of the campaign is to highlight the importance of road safety, while also remaining careful and courteous. Road safety affects all of us, whether we are behind the wheel or on foot. As a community, we must strive to be vigilant, safe and respect the rules of the road.

Sight Triangle

If your property is located on a street corner, a sight triangle must be kept clear at all times for the safety of all road users.

This is a mandatory clearance zone to ensure a clear field of vision for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, ensuring everyone’s safety. Since January 2015, planting new trees, shrubs or hedges within the sight triangle is prohibited.

WHAT IS PERMITTED IN THIS ZONE?

• Any existing fences, hedges, or landscaping elements with a maximum height of 91 centimetres (3 feet) measured from the street level

• Any existing trees with no branches or leaves 1 to 3 metres (3 to 10 feet) above the public right-of-way

If you have any questions, contact the Inspection –Public Security Department at 514-630-1234 or at secpub@pointe-claire.ca.

ROAD SAFETY, I DO MY PART!

From 2021 to 2022, there was a 7.5% increase in deadly road accidents.

Obey the signs and signals, show courtesy, remain visible, and adopt safe behaviours!