York Region increasing traffic safety with expanded automated speed enforcement program

Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is expanding its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera program, installing 20 fixed ASE cameras on Regional roads across all nine local cities and towns, with three rotating mobile cameras in select community safety zones.

The expansion includes establishing an Administrative Penalty Tribunal to streamline payments and the dispute process.

“I am pleased to see the Automated Speed Enforcement expansion is moving forward, which will slow down traffic in some of our most vulnerable areas, especially in front of schools,” said Acting York Region Chairman and CEO and Town of Newmarket Mayor John Taylor. “Automated Speed Enforcement is highly effective, frees up our police to work on serious crime, unburdens our court system and most importantly increases safety for everyone.”

As part of York Region’s Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan, ASE’s goal is to improve road safety and change driver behaviour. Aggressive driving, including speeding, represents 45% of severe collisions on Regional roads. When an ASE camera is in the area, vehicle operating speeds are reduced by approximately 10 km/hr and speed limit compliance increases by approximately 25%, which results in a significant decrease in the severity and incidence of speed-related accidents. This saves lives.

The Traveller Safety Plan was developed in collaboration with the public, all nine local cities and towns, York Regional Police, school boards and other road safety partners.

“Traveller safety is a shared responsibility. Expanding ASE camera use across all cities and towns shows a continued collective effort to protect residents and enhance safety,” said Town of Aurora Mayor, Tom Mrakas, Chair of Public Works - Transportation Services. “With growing populations, we are seeing a rise in both collisions and traffic volumes, underscoring the need for Vision Zero initiatives.”

To streamline payment and disputes, York Region has newly established an Administrative Penalty Tribunal for automated traffic penalties, including driving through red lights and speeding. The tribunal will provide residents with a more efficient and accessible way to manage penalty orders.

Streamlined services include online and in-person options for payment and appeal, an accessible service counter at 17150 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket and an enhanced case management system.  

“This program is designed to be fiscally self-sustaining, ensuring resources generated from automated traffic penalties are reinvested into community safety initiatives,” said Township of King Mayor Steve Pellegrini, Chair of the Region’s Finance and Administration. “Our goal is to create a safer environment for all residents and the Automated Speed Enforcement program plays a crucial role in achieving this.”  

ASE program revenue supports road safety improvements as part of the Traveller Safety Plan, including intersection improvements like new traffic and pedestrian signals, protected left turn signals, street lighting and accessibility measures.

Residents and motorists can learn more on camera locations, the ASE program and pay penalties by visiting york.ca/TrafficCameraEnforcement

Please note, due to the previous Canada Post labour disruption, distribution mailings, such as automated traffic penalties, may be delayed or delivered through alternative means, like a courier. Penalty orders issued moving forward will use regular mail.

Fixed York Region Automated Speed Enforcement Locations

• Mount Albert Road, east of Colony Trail Boulevard, Town of East Gwillimbury 
• Mount Albert Road, east of Birchard Boulevard, Town of East Gwillimbury 
• Glenwoods Avenue, east of Lowndes Avenue, Town of Georgina 
• Highway 27, south of Park Heights Trail, Township of King 
• King Road, east of King Boulevard, Township of King
• 14th Avenue, west of McDowell Gate, City of Markham
• Bayview Avenue, north of Willowbrook Road, City of Markham
• Highway 7, east of Robinson Street, City of Markham
• Leslie Street, south of Highway 407, City of Markham
• McCowan Road, north of Carlton Road, City of Markham
• Mulock Drive, east of Fernbank Road, Town of Newmarket
• Bayview Avenue, north of Redstone Road, City of Richmond Hill
• Leslie Street, south of William F. Bell Parkway, City of Richmond Hill
• Major Mackenzie Drive East, west of Sussex Avenue, City of Richmond Hill
• Major Mackenzie Drive West, west of Lawford Road, City of Vaughan
• Rutherford Road, east of Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan
• Weston Road, north of Ashberry Boulevard, City of Vaughan
• Yonge Street, south of Arnold Avenue, City of Vaughan
• Aurora Road, east of McFarland Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
• Ninth Line, south of Millard Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to over 1.25 million residents and 57,000 businesses with more than 629,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/RegionalServices

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Media Contact

Melissa Pinto, Corporate Communications,
The Regional Municipality of York
Phone 437-997-6821,
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