Toronto Doubles Down on Speed Enforcement with 75 New Cameras to Target High-Risk Zones
City takes data-driven approach to expand Automated Speed Enforcement program and enhance road safety for all
TORONTO — The City of Toronto has completed the installation of 75 new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras, bringing its total to 150 across the city. The announcement was made Wednesday by Mayor Olivia Chow as part of the City’s broader Vision Zero strategy to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries.
“The cameras will help us remind drivers to reduce their speed and keep everyone safer on our roads,” said Mayor Chow in a statement. “Our goal is for no drivers to get a fine for speeding, but that’s only possible if everyone sticks to the speed limit and follows the road rules.”
Approved by City Council in December 2024, the new installations represent a significant expansion of Toronto’s ASE program. Unlike the original rollout, which distributed 75 mobile cameras evenly across city wards, the new devices have been deployed based on a data-driven strategy targeting areas with the highest incidence of speeding and collisions.
Up to 25 of the new cameras will be permanently mounted to poles, helping to deter vandalism and maintain continuous enforcement in high-risk locations. The remaining units will remain mobile, rotating through Community Safety Zones — especially near schools and senior facilities — to maintain visibility and broaden deterrent coverage.
Targeting Speeding to Save Lives
ASE cameras automatically capture images of vehicles exceeding posted speed limits. Offences are reviewed by provincial officers and fines are issued to vehicle owners, regardless of who was driving. The aim, officials say, is not to generate revenue but to change driver behaviour.
Research supports the initiative’s effectiveness. A 2023 study by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) found that ASE cameras led to a significant reduction in speeding and average vehicle speeds in monitored zones.
City officials note that ASE is just one part of a multifaceted approach to road safety, working alongside police enforcement, infrastructure changes, and public education campaigns.
Toronto’s Commitment to Safer Streets
With a population of more than three million people, Toronto continues to evolve its infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing and diverse urban population. The expanded ASE program aligns with the city’s ongoing investment in safer streets, especially as it balances increased traffic volumes with goals around pedestrian safety, climate action, and livability.
More information about the ASE program, Community Safety Zones, and monthly ticket data is available on the City of Toronto website and OpenData portal.
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