Toronto is reducing the limit to 30 km/h on local roads—a safer speed for everyone

The City is reducing speed limits on all local roads and laneways to 30 km/h to curb speeding and minimize traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities. New area speed limit signs will be posted at the entry and exit points of the neighbourhoods where the speed limit has been reduced.

As part of this change, signs are being installed at neighbourhood entry and exit points. This creates a more consistent and easier-to-understand system, where drivers know the speed limit is 30 km/h throughout the neighbourhood, even when signs are not posted on every street.

Speed is a contributing factor in approximately one-fourth of fatal collisions in Canada. Driving at safe speeds and respecting the posted speed limit saves lives.

Rollouts Across Toronto

The rollout of area local speed limit reductions is part of the City’s Speed Management Strategy as proposed in the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. Speed reductions have been rolled out in 21 of 25 wards across Toronto and are on track for city-wide implementation by 2028. Residents can track where new speed limit signs appear in their own communities by using the interactive Vision Zero Mapping Tool.

Learn more about speed limit reductions in Toronto.

 

Vision Zero campaign ad promoting 30 km/h on local roads as a safer speed for everyone. Two children are playing street hockey. A "Maximum 30 Area Begins" road sign is overlaid behind the child in the foreground.
Vision Zero campaign ad promoting 30 km/h on local roads as a safer speed for everyone. A woman is walking her dog while crossing a street. A "Maximum 30 Area Begins" road sign is overlaid on the shopping bag of the woman.
Vision Zero campaign ad promoting 30 km/h on local roads as a safer speed for everyone. Two men are walking while pushing a stroller. A "Maximum 30 Area Begins" road sign is overlaid on the shirt of one of the men.
Date modified: October 6, 2026