Automated speed enforcement cameras turn on in 90 days

Whitby, Ontario – Beginning this week, the Region of Durham will be installing automated speed enforcement (ASE) signage on Durham roadways, advising drivers that speed cameras will begin operation in 90 days.

“We are ready to roll out automated speed enforcement, an effective tool to get drivers to slow down and drive with care,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services for Durham Region. “As part of Durham Vision Zero’s goal to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways, we know that reducing speed is the best way to decrease the frequency and severity of collisions. Automated speed enforcement is the reminder some drivers need to follow posted speed limits for the safety of our community.”

Drivers will notice the automated speed enforcement “coming soon” signs in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional roads. A full list of locations where Durham Region plans to use ASE can be found at durham.ca/ASE.

After the 90-day advance signage period, ASE cameras take images of vehicles that are detected going over the speed limit. These images will be reviewed by a Provincial Offences Act officer, and an offence notice will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Durham Region is one of many municipalities across Ontario using ASE to create safer roads. Learn more about ASE in Ontario at ASEOntario.com.

Durham Vision Zero is a long-term plan to ensure a safe transportation system that sees no lives lost or serious injuries on Durham’s roadways. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.