Peterborough Driving School

05/13/2025

For the Speed enforcement cameras be clear on a few points. They are issued to registered owner. City with MTO approval sets speed enforcement parameter. History shows it will tend to start at 5-8 km over. Fine is $5 per km over until 20 km over then $7.50. This is set by MTO not city. There are no demerit points or insurance increases based solely on the infraction. Seeing lots of misinformation about this. Hoping our friends kawarthaNOW.com who are always striving for accuracy can help.

meets as General Committee tonight, Monday, May 12, starting at 6 p.m.
Agenda items include:
➡️Zoning By-law Amendments
➡️Changes to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan
➡️Watermain replacement on Armour Road
➡️A report on implementing Automated Speed Enforcement in select Safety Zones

Read our Council Overview Package, which includes links to all reports: https://www.peterborough.ca/news/posts/city-council-meeting-overview-package-for-may-12-2025/
➡️Watch the livestream: peterborough.ca/WatchCouncil

04/22/2025

Tuesday - Stats Day! 📊

Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) stats for January 2025 through March 2025 have been released by the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC).

Here are the Top 5 collision locations:
1️⃣ Clonsilla/The Parkway
• Most collisions are rear end collisions occurring between noon and 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday
2️⃣ Monaghan/Parkhill
• Most collisions are rear end collisions occurring between noon and 7 pm, Tuesday to Friday
3️⃣ Lansdowne/The Parkway
• Most collisions are rear end collisions occurring throughout the day, Tuesday, Thursday to
Saturday
4️⃣ Clonsilla/Sherbrooke
• Most collisions are rear end and sideswipe collisions occurring throughout the day all week
except Tuesday and Friday
5️⃣Armour/Parkhill
• Most collisions are rear end collisions occurring between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday, Tuesday
and Thursday

Our Traffic Unit notes the common factor is that most are rear end collisions and this could be related to distracted driving. When you are behind the wheel make sure you are focused on driving safe.

04/02/2025

is requesting that seasonal residents of Peterborough County refrain from coming to their properties until hydro has been restored to all areas. With the current strain on our hydro, year-round residents are still finding it difficult to obtain food, water and fuel and the added influx of those wishing to check their summer properties will only add to that strain. Hydro One has been working non-stop to expedite the return of power, but still has a substantial amount of work to complete. If travel to Peterborough County can not be avoided, check the Hydro One Power Outage map prior to attending, and ensure that you have sufficient supplies to cover your stay. We appreciate your patience and consideration.

^dg
Peterborough County Police Services Boards
Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
Township of Asphodel-Norwood
Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen
Selwyn Township
Municipality of Trent Lakes
North Kawartha

03/31/2025

01/02/2025

Nice way to start 2025. Thank you to the Whibbs family for sending this.

Hello Kevin,

Just wanted to say thank you for all the instructional help. The twins learned a lot from you and really enjoyed the lessons. You are an excellent teacher and made their experience fun and rewarding. They both have their G2 test booked and will update on their success after the tests are completed.

12/16/2024

The 24-year-old driver of this vehicle was quick to advise that they, along with their passengers were late for work, which somehow justifies driving 133 km per hour in an 80 km zone. If only their commitment to leaving on time or to road user safety was as strong as their commitment to work, we would all be a lot better off. A future court date, a 14-day vehicle impound, and a 30-day licence suspension is what the driver received and I'm pretty sure they were late for work after all. and let everyone get to their destination .

^dg

12/13/2024

🔙 Why should you back into parking spots? 🔙

December is a busy month in parking lots and backing in is one of the safest things you can do to reduce your risk of a crash!

🚗 It provides a greater field of vision to see vehicles or pedestrians when you exit

🚗 You’ll also have less of your vehicle exposed to traffic than if you were to reverse out of your parking stall when exiting

Remember, when reversing, don’t rely solely on your backup camera if you have one and utilize your mirrors while also shoulder checking.

Find out more about parking lot safety in B.C.: https://ow.ly/YxxY50UqaWB

12/09/2024

Take this as only a few roads in any form of good driving. Stay home for now if possible

12/09/2024

are warning motorists to use caution as freezing rain conditions have started. Officers are reporting slippery conditions and collisions on Highway 115 as well as County Roads. If you don't need to be on the roads, please stay off them. If you do need to go out, use extra caution and drive .

^dg