Overview

• Premier Doug Ford said his government will introduce legislation next month to prohibit municipal automated speed enforcement across Ontario.
• He suggested using the devices to read licence plates and automatically flag stolen vehicles to local police, contingent on community approval.
• Ford argued speed cameras are a municipal “cash grab” while stating he supports red‑light cameras.
• The Association of Municipalities of Ontario urged the province to let cities decide on speed cameras and opposed a blanket ban.
• Researchers and police point to significant drops in speeding where cameras operate, and reader feedback compiled by the London Free Press showed strong support for school‑zone enforcement.