The Ontario government says it plans to introduce legislation next month that will ban the use of municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province.
If passed, the legislation would take effect immediately upon Royal Assent, ending the use of cameras that Premier Doug Ford calls a “cash grab” for municipalities.
Instead, the province says it will support municipalities with a new provincial fund to implement alternative safety measures such as speed bumps, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, and improved signage. Municipalities with existing school zone cameras will also be required to put up large new signs by mid-November, with permanent signs featuring flashing lights to be in place by September 2026.
Over 700 municipal speed cameras have been installed in 40 Ontario municipalities since 2019, issuing tens of thousands of tickets. Some critics say the cameras have raised significant revenue without directly preventing speeding. The province says this change will prioritize proactive safety measures and affordability, while ensuring Ontario continues to rank among the safest jurisdictions in North America for road safety.
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