Toronto has installed 75 new automated speed cameras, bringing the total to 150 across the city. Mayor Olivia Chowsays the initiative is not about issuing more tickets but about curbing dangerous speeding, especially in community safety zones near schools and pedestrian-heavy areas.

Key details:

• The city’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program brought in $40 million in fines in 2024.

• Community safety zones were prioritized, where speed limits are lower and pedestrian traffic is higher.

• Last year, 24 pedestrian and cyclist deaths occurred in Toronto, prompting increased enforcement.

• Chow cited the recent death of a high school student as an urgent reason for stronger speed control.

“Enforcing speed limits will encourage drivers to slow down and respect the rules of the road,” Chow said.

Ticket fines (based on km/h over the limit):

• 1–19 km/h: $5 per km

• 20–29 km/h: $7.50 per km

• 30–49 km/h: $12 per km

• 50+ km/h: $19.50 per km

⚠️ No demerit points are issued, but fines can add up quickly.

Challenges & vandalism:

• 12 ASE cameras were destroyed in 2024, costing $10,000 each to replace.

• The city is moving to mount cameras higher on poles to deter tampering and improve durability.

“Vandalizing a speed camera undermines our effort to keep everyone safe on our roads,” said Barbara Gray, general manager of transportation services.

Do they work?

Yes. A joint study by SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University found:

• Speeding dropped from 60% to 43% in 30 km/h zones where cameras were deployed.

• Similar improvements were seen in 40 and 50 km/h zones.

What’s next:

The city is considering expanding automated enforcement beyond speeding — including:

• Catching drivers who block intersections

• Potentially monitoring other traffic violations

📍 Want to see where the 150 speed cameras are located?
Check the full map at the City of Toronto’s website: toronto.ca