Every day in Vancouver, drivers treat stop signs as if they were green lights—rolling through or accelerating without stopping. This behavior is especially common in neighborhoods like Kitsilano, where stop signs lead onto major roads like W 4th Avenue and Broadway.

I’ve experienced it personally. I’ve been insulted and honked at just for making a legal stop. I’ve nearly been hit while crossing the street—as a pedestrian, with the right of way—because someone refused to slow down or stop. I even know someone who was struck in this exact situation.

What’s worse? This happens in front of police officers, who do nothing. The message is clear: this dangerous behavior is not only ignored—it’s tolerated.

It’s not just illegal—it’s stressful and dangerous for those who follow the law. Drivers who stop at stop signs often fear that the car behind them won’t expect it and could rear-end them. We’re put in a position where doing the right thing can feel unsafe.

This is a systemic issue:

• It puts law-abiding drivers at risk of rear-end collisions.
• It creates a hostile environment for pedestrians.
• It undermines respect for basic traffic laws.
• And it sends a terrible message to children, families, and future drivers.

The data is alarming:

• In the Lower Mainland, an average of 1,500 pedestrians are injured in 2,000 crashes every year (icbc.com).
• A North Vancouver resident, Ian Batchelor, filmed 40 drivers failing to stop at a single intersection in just 45 minutes (globalnews.ca).

We demand action from:

• The City of Vancouver: increase enforcement and install clearer signage or calming infrastructure.
• The Vancouver Police Department: actively monitor and ticket stop sign violations.
• ICBC: launch a public awareness campaign and collect data to support change.

Safe streets should be a right, not a privilege. If you’ve witnessed or experienced this too—or if you simply care about safer neighborhoods—please sign and share this petition.

Let’s make Vancouver safer for everyone—before someone else gets hurt.