An Ontario city just halted its automated speed camera program

The City of Vaughan has paused its automated speed enforcement cameras program after issuing 32,000 speeding tickets in three weeks.

Mayor Steven Del Duca paused the issuance of new fines associated with the Automated Speed Enforcement program while the city reviews the program throughout the summer to enhance the implementation.

Staff will come back to report to the Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting in September with consideration given to improved signage, the implementation of pavement markings, and options related to warning notices.

The issuance of new penalty orders/tickets was paused effective June 4 at 5p.m. ET, but if you were issued the ticket before this, you'll still need to pay the penalty or request a screening to appeal the penalty order.

The city says it will provide notice prior to reintroducing fines for speeding infractions.

The Automated Speed Enforcement program is a way for the city to ensure road safety. The program is a key initiative under the MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy (MoveSmart) that focuses on improving the municipal road network and road safety and supporting both cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.