Automated Speed Enforcement

There has been significant public and media attention related to the issue of the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) as part of the efforts of municipalities and police services to combat speeding. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has strongly supported the use of ASE tools as an important traffic safety measure, particularly through a 2021 resolution entitled Resolution 2021-01: Expansion of Automated Speed Enforcement and Revenue.

ASE is proven to reduce speeding, change driver behaviour, and make our roads safer for everyone—drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and especially children and other vulnerable road users. The use of these tools is controlled by municipalities and deployed in areas of the community, such as school zones and community safety zones, where slowing down saves lives and prevents serious injuries.

The OACP has clearly indicated that Ontario’s police leaders view ASE not as a revenue tool, but as a traffic safety tool.