Toronto to double the number of speed cameras on city streets
Posted March 31, 2023 2:38 pm.
Last Updated March 31, 2023 4:17 pm.
Drivers in Toronto can soon expect to see twice as many automated speed cameras on city streets as council approves an expansion to the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program.
City council unanimously approved a motion this week to increase the number of cameras from 75 to 150, with the new ones expected to be rolled out as soon as possible.
The locations of the additional camera, which are part of the city’s Vision Zero 2.0: Road Safety Plan, haven’t been announced at this point.
“Speed cameras are one tool we can use to help make our streets safer for all residents,” said Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie.
“This will help keep people safe in their neighbourhoods and, in particular, kids walking to and from school. These cameras will save lives by encouraging all drivers to slow down and obey the rules of the road – it’s the right thing to do,” said Coun. Mike Colle, the vice-chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
The city has to go through the process of buying the cameras first, but the plan is to have a total of 150 operating city-wide.
Of this year’s budget, $13.9 million covers the speed cameras as well as the red light cameras.
Earlier this year, the city added 25 cameras across the city — one for each ward — to the other 50 that were already in place to help reduce speeding.
