New Data Supports Automated Speed Enforcement

In my March newsletter, I reported on City Council's decision to expand the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program by purchasing 100 new cameras – bringing the total to 150 city-wide. ASE cameras, which the City first introduced in July 2020, are one of our key tools to lower vehicle speeds in school zones. I am pleased to advise that new data shows ASE cameras are significantly reducing the number of drivers speeding and overall vehicle speeds in Toronto. 

A study conducted by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), found an overall 45% reduction in the proportion of people speeding in areas with an ASE device. In addition, excessive speeding (driving over the speed limit by 20 km/h or more) was also reduced by 87% after the placement of an ASE device.

Road safety has always been one of my top priorities at City Hall. As former Chair of Public Works and Infrastructure, I spearheaded Toronto's first City-wide Road Safety Plan (RSP) based on the international standard, Vision Zero. I am looking forward to seeing more ASE devices deployed in School Safety Zones across Ward 15.