The Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy (CCRSA) is calling on citizens of Caledon, Brampton, and Vaughan to join a protest on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to denounce what they describe as an intolerable situation:
the presence of poorly trained and dangerous truck drivers circulating through residential neighborhoods, combined with the multiplication of illegal truck yards.
Lives at Risk
According to residents, the problems go far beyond noise and dust. They believe that public safety is being compromised by unqualified drivers, sometimes hired without the necessary training, who carry out risky maneuvers on already congested roads. Dangerous U-turns, vehicles forced onto shoulders, and truck traffic in residential areas are cited as daily examples of behaviors that worry the community.
Illegal Yards Making the Problem Worse
On top of that, there are illegal truck yards, set up without permits or proper zoning, often in the middle of residential or agricultural areas. These sites draw even more heavy truck traffic into areas not designed to handle it. According to the Town of Caledon, more than 300 properties have already been investigated for illegal truck-related activities, and over $330,000 in fines have been issued. But this does not seem to be enough to put an end to this growing problem.
A Call to Action
The CCRSA, a non-profit organization run by local volunteers, wants to put road safety back at the top of the agenda. The group is urging authorities to tighten regulations, enforce rigorous driver training, and shut down the illegal truck yards fueling the problem. For its members, it is above all about “taking back our roads and protecting our families.”
Community Mobilization
The protest will take place simultaneously in several sectors of Caledon, Brampton, and Vaughan. Organizers are inviting residents to join the event and register through an online survey to coordinate local actions.
Other municipalities across Canada have also expressed concern over similar issues and could join the movement, which has the potential to grow nationwide.
For more information, citizens can contact [email protected]
or follow CCRSA’s activities on social media.
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