Toronto just got 75 new speed cameras and they're already active in 'problematic' areas

Toronto drivers, listen up — if you're still treating speed limits like suggestions, it's officially time to change your ways.

On Wednesday, April 16, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced that 75 brand-new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras have been installed across the city and yes, they are almost all already active.

That brings the total number of speed cameras in Toronto to 150, and these new ones are strategically placed to catch the worst offenders.

According to a media release shared with Narcity, unlike Toronto's original ASE cameras, which were distributed evenly between wards, these new cameras are based on real data and have been placed in areas with a history of speeding and collisions.

Their goal is to "target locations with the most problematic vehicle speeds and provide the greatest safety benefit."

So, if you've been flying through a particular street thinking you're under the radar, you might want to double-check your speed going forward.

The City confirmed to Narcity that 74 of the 75 new cameras are already operational, with the final one set to start tracking speeds as of next week.

What's more? Up to 25 of these cameras are being permanently mounted on poles to prevent vandalism, while others will remain mobile. That means they can move around and catch drivers off guard in different parts of the city.

The expansion aims to improve road safety, especially in Community Safety Zones — places where kids, seniors, and other vulnerable people are more likely to be walking around.

A 2023 study by researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto Metropolitan University found Toronto's ASE devices were effective in significantly reducing the number of vehicles speeding and overall vehicle speeds.

But let's be real: this is also about holding reckless drivers accountable. The city isn't just reminding people to slow down — it's enforcing it, and these cameras don't miss.

"The cameras will help us remind drivers to reduce their speed and keep everyone safer on our roads," said Mayor Chow.

"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. These new Automated Speed Enforcement devices will make our roads safer for families across the city."

So, if you've been pushing the limit (literally), now's the time to err on the side of caution. Getting caught by one of these cameras doesn't just mean a fine — it means points, penalties, and a not-so-fun letter in the mail.

You can find the full list of Toronto's ASE camera locations here.

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