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BC Hydro will be doing tree removal along Sooke Rd, between Woodruff Rd and Kangaroo Rd. In areas where the road is double-lane, traffic will operate as single-lane alternating. In areas with three lanes, two lanes will remain open for traffic. Plan extra travel time and follow traffic control signs, read more >>
The District of Sooke’s Open Traffic Data Portal provides public access to real-time traffic information collected from speed and volume monitoring units located throughout the community. This data supports transportation planning, safety analysis, and climate action efforts by improving how the District understands travel patterns for vehicles and pedestrians on local roads and neighbourhood streets.
Learn More About the Traffic Data Portal
Use the sections below to learn how the Open Traffic Data Portal works and what information it provides.
The portal provides real-time traffic information collected from monitoring units across the community, including:
Data is refreshed every 15 minutes, providing timely and transparent information for users.
Understanding the Map Icons - Green vs. Red
The map uses simple colour-coded icons to show unit status:
The District continues to add new traffic monitoring units each year based on community feedback, identified data needs, and available budget. This phased approach allows the network to grow over time while responding to local priorities and changing transportation conditions.
Before installing a semi-permanent speed reader board, the District typically places a mobile speed reader unit in the area. Mobile units help collect short-term data to better understand traffic speeds and volumes and to assess whether a longer-term installation is appropriate.
Residents can request a speed reader board for their neighbourhood by submitting a service request. Requests are reviewed alongside traffic data, safety considerations, and available resources.
How Speed Reader Units Support Safer Local Roads
Speed reader units (also known as radar speed or dynamic feedback signs) are used on District-owned roads across all road classifications to improve driver awareness and encourage safer driving behaviour. By displaying vehicle speeds in real time, these devices prompt drivers to slow down and comply with posted speed limits.
Research shows that these tools can:
Traffic data also supports a targeted approach to speed enforcement. By identifying areas where speed compliance may be a concern, the District can help focus RCMP resources where enforcement measures may be most effective in supporting community safety.
Data Privacy Notice
Traffic monitoring units do not collect personal information. The equipment records anonymous movement data only, tracking the speed and volume of passing objects. No identifying information about drivers, passengers, or pedestrians is captured or stored.
Contact Us
District of Sooke
2205 Otter Point Road
Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 250-642-1634
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