July 25, 2026
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The Province of Ontario has approved a new community safety zone on Highway 21 near the Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS).
Kincardine council had requested additional measures to enhance safety in an area that experiences significant daily traffic, including school buses, student drivers, commuters, and other road-users.
The community safety zone will extend along Highway 21 from about 300 metres south of the KTTPS entrance to about 300 metres north of the school entrance. It encompasses the primary school access area, including student drop-off and pick-up, school bus operations, and the section of roadway with the highest level of vehicle activity.
"The safety of our children, families, and all road-users has been a priority for council," says mayor Kenneth Craig. "We're proud of the work that has gone into advocating for additional safety measures along this busy corridor. The new community safety zone is an important step toward creating a safer environment for students travelling to and from KTTPS."
"We are extremely pleased to hear that the application by the Municipality of Kincardine for implementing a community safety zone on Highway 21 in front of KTTPS has been approved," says Jan Johnstone, Bluewater District School Board trustee for Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss. "Many thanks to our municipal partners who worked closely with our board, supporting and strongly advocating for increased safety measures for our students, families, and staff. This designation will help alleviate long-standing concerns around traffic along this busy stretch of road, ensuring a safer drop-off and pick-up experience in the morning and at the end of the school day."
The community safety zone designation provides the OPP with enhanced enforcement measures under the Highway Traffic Act, including increased penalties for certain traffic offences within the zone.
The designation will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week, year-round. The community safety zone will come into effect once the Ministry of Transportation Ontario uncovers the official signs.
Watch for the new community safety zone signs, obey the posted speed limit, and help keep all road-users safe.
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