Challinor Takes Action On Illegal U-turns In Town
The Town of Milton will be dealing with illegal U-turn activity across the community by the fall of 2026 as a result of a motion brought forward by Town of Milton Ward 2 Local Councillor John Challinor II.
Mr. Challinor has requested that Town staff review all major intersections within Milton’s jurisdiction with a view to properly signing them to restrict U-turn activity. His motion, seconded by Town of Milton Ward 2 Regional Councillor Rick Malboeuf and supported unanimously by Milton Council, also calls for the Regional Municipality of Halton to review all major intersections within its jurisdiction in Milton and give consideration to properly signing them to stop U-turn activity.
“Illegal U-turn activity has been on the rise for several years in Milton, putting those who perform this unlawful act as well as oncoming traffic, pedestrians and cyclists, at risk of injury or death,” explained Mr. Challinor. “It also slows the flow of traffic through an intersection and, ultimately, congests that intersection.”
The only lawful U-turn is one made where the driver can see 150 metres along a roadway in both directions, which makes such an attempt most likely illegal, given the volume of traffic between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. most days on arterial roads in Milton. CR
“Illegal U-turn activity has been on the rise for several years in Milton, putting those who perform this unlawful act as well as oncoming traffic, pedestrians and cyclists, at risk of injury or death,” explained Mr. Challinor. “It also slows the flow of traffic through an intersection and, ultimately, congests that intersection.”
The only lawful U-turn is one made where the driver can see 150 metres along a roadway in both directions, which makes such an attempt most likely illegal, given the volume of traffic between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. most days on arterial roads in Milton. CR