The Windsor Police Service is increasing patrols around the city's most dangerous intersections.
“We are using a data-driven strategy to assess which intersections have had the highest vehicle collisions so that we can deploy our officers to the areas they are needed most,” said Chief of Police Jason Bellaire. “It is our hope that taking this more analytical approach will enable us to reduce collisions, fatalities and injuries, and make our roads safer for everyone.”
Members of the Traffic Enforcement Unit will regularly monitor these intersections and hand out tickets for violations such as disobeying stop signs and failing to stop for red lights.
The fine for failing to stop is $325 for a red light and $110 for a stop sign.
Police patrols will focus on ten intersections:
- 3100 Howard Ave. (Devonshire Mall) - E.C. Row Expy. & Howard Ave. - 4400 Walker Rd. (Walker Square) - Tecumseh Rd. E. & Howard Ave. - Tecumseh Rd. E. & Lauzon Pkwy. - Tecumseh Rd. E./W. & Ouellette Ave. - Dougall Ave. & West Grand Blvd. - E.C. Row Expy. & Walker Rd. - Tecumseh Rd. E. & Forest Glade Dr. - Provincial Rd. & Walker Rd.
“Many collisions at intersections are caused by various reasons that can be easily avoided,” said Inspector Jennifer Crosby, who oversees our Traffic Enforcement Unit. “Hopefully, our increased presence will encourage motorists to buckle up, slow down, and pay more attention to the road.”