A Green Light for Road Safety: Automated Speed Enforcement Arrives in Toronto

Automated Speed Enforcement is officially rolling-out in Community Safety Zones across Toronto!
 
For years, Councillor Robinson has championed this important initiative at City Hall. After several requests from City Council and sustained advocacy by local residents, the Province officially proclaimed the Safer Schools Act, 2017 into force last month, allowing the City to finally activate its ASE system.
 
While we awaited Provincial approval, Councillor Robinson successfully moved a motion in July establishing a framework for the implementation of a comprehensive ASE program in Toronto to ensure that the system could be activated without delay. This work included entering into agreements with partnering municipalities and the Province, requesting the Province to allow the City to implement an Administrative Penalty System, conducting public information and communication campaigns, and working with an identified provider to supply, install, operate, and maintain Toronto's ASE system.
 
As a result of Councillor Robinson's motion, ASE cameras have already been installed throughout the City and are currently in the testing phase with all units expected to be operational by February 2020. Before the ASE system officially starts issuing fines in spring 2020, Provincial policy requires a 90-day grace period where offending drivers will be issued warning letters in lieu of tickets.

The ASE program uses photo radar technology to identify vehicles that are travelling over the speed limit and then issue fines to the registered vehicle owner. In New York City, ASE has successfully reduced traffic fatalities near schools by more than 50 percent and speeding by 60 percent.
 
Given the success of ASE technology in other municipalities, Councillor Robinson directed Transportation staff to expand the scope of the program by doubling the number of red-light cameras and ASE units to provide more effective traffic enforcement in priority areas. There will now be two mobile ASE systems allocated per ward, for a total of 50 units across the City.
 
After years of hard work, Councillor Robinson is very pleased to see this important road safety initiative being rolled-out in our Ward 15 neighbourhoods. If you are interested, you can read about Councillor Robinson's work on ASE here. For more information on Toronto's ASE program and to view the first list of ASE locations, please visit the City's website.

Road Safety – Get Involved in Your Neighbourhood!
To request a lawn sign from the City's "Slow Down" fall safety campaign, please email the office at councillor_robinson@toronto.ca.

Councillor Robinson handing out Slow Down signs at the Leaside Environment Day, May 2019

You can also request a mobile Watch Your Speed Program sign on your street by filling out a short online form.
 
To report ongoing local traffic issues to Toronto Police Services (TPS) and request enforcement in your neighbourhood, visit the TPS website.