Safe roads and sidewalks are important to the Town of Milton. These traffic-related rules, regulations and programs encourage safe travel for everyone.

All-way stops

All-way stops are used to control vehicle right-of-way at an intersection. They are not used to control speeds.

Many factors are considered before installing all-way stops, including:

  1. Staff must conduct a traffic study to count through-traffic and turning traffic on both the main and secondary streets (to ensure the intersection meets minimum vehicle counts)
  2. Spot speed studies may also be conducted
  3. Collision analysis of the intersection may be collected

Request a review

Residents can submit requests for implementing physical traffic calming (e.g. speed humps) on local and collector Town roads. Traffic calming applications are accepted from January 1 to September 30 each year, for implementation the following year. An application form is available by calling us at 905-878-7252 ext. 2500 or by emailing us. 

Pedestrian crossovers

A pedestrian crossover is a type of crossing where drivers and cyclists are required to stop for pedestrians intending to cross the road. Drivers and cyclists must allow pedestrians to cross the full width of the road before proceeding.

Pedestrian crossovers are marked by signs and pavement markings. In some cases, they may also have pedestrian-activated flashing lights.

Differences between pedestrian crossovers and crosswalks

Crosswalks are found at intersections with traffic signals or stop signs. Pedestrian crossovers are often found at a stretch of roadway where there is no intersection. They allow people to cross the road safely without jaywalking. Unlike intersections with traffic lights or stop signs where it is safe to proceed once the pedestrian is clear of your vehicle, at pedestrian crossovers, it is the law to wait until pedestrians have completely crossed to the other side before proceeding

Types of pedestrian crossovers

All pedestrian crossovers in Milton are marked by lines on the road, a clear place showing where motorists should stop, roadside signs and, in some cases, flashing lights.

Type 1
  • Lines that mark the crossing area
  • Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
  • Roadside signs
  • Flashing lights
  • Overhead signs

A crosswalk with overhead signs and flashing lights

Type 2 
  • Lines that mark the crossing area
  • Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
  • Roadside signs
  • Flashing lights

A crosswalk with flashing lights

Type 3
  • Lines that mark the crossing area
  • Clear place for motorists and cyclists to stop
  • Roadside signs

A crosswalk with signs

Pedestrian crossovers are an important safety measure, therefore failure to obey will result in a fine and three demerit points.

Be on the lookout for these crossovers and understand what you need to do as a pedestrian, driver or cyclist. Watch this video to learn more.