Making our Communities Safe by Supporting a Common Sense Approach to Speed Cameras - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

Speed cameras are installed in community Safety Zones and the data shows that they work. A study by SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University found that they have reduced speeding by 45 percent in Toronto. In York Region, collisions are expected to be 53 percent lower and severe injuries have declined by 80 percent. The enforcement of these speed cameras has not occurred in a transparent way, which has undermined public confidence. I am calling for a common sense and evidence-based approach to the issuance of infractions. Cameras must be clearly marked, and the City must develop a more reasonable and transparent speed threshold regarding enforcement. We should be ticketing reckless speeders, not penalizing people who are trying their best to follow the law.

practices related to the issuance of Automated Speed Enforcement infractions; and c. measures to ensure more clear signage around speed cameras. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to: a. implement a reasonable threshold of enforcement that will ensure drivers who are inadvertently and not excessively exceeding the speed limit not be fined; and b. give notice of this threshold to the public to promote transparency and public confidence. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to City Council in the fourth quarter of 2025 with options to protect all of the City's Vision Zero Road Safety tools, including the use of automated enforcement technology.