Starting July 1, 2025, new regulations under the Traffic Safety Act will come into effect, increasing fines for several unsafe driving behaviours in the Yukon. These updates respond directly to concerns raised by Yukoners about dangerous driving behaviour on our highways.
The new regulations are designed to better deter dangerous driving behaviour and protect the wellbeing of all highway travellers. Fines will increase for behaviours such as:
- speeding;
- careless or distracted driving;
- driving without a licence; and
- failing to stop for school buses.
In addition, the new regulations will give municipalities greater authority to create traffic bylaws that reflect local needs, supporting safer communities across the Yukon.
These changes are part of the Government of Yukon’s broader commitment to reducing preventable injuries and deaths, encouraging the use of active transportation and promoting responsible, respectful driving. By targeting dangerous behaviours on our highways, we’re helping to build safer, healthier communities for all Yukoners.
These changes send a clear message that dangerous driving will not be tolerated in the Yukon. Increasing fines for unsafe driving behaviour will help protect all travellers, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. This is the first step in implementing modernized traffic safety laws in the Yukon and our government will continue to prioritize traffic safety for all people on Yukon highways as we continue to advance the new Traffic Safety Act.
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The Traffic Safety Act, which received assent on October 29, 2024, is not yet fully in force and requires several regulations before it replaces the Motor Vehicles Act.
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These new regulations coming into effect on July 1, 2025, are part of an early implementation phase.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
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Kalah Klassen
Communications, Highways and Public Works
867-332-3595
[email protected]