Overview

• At a Vaughan news conference, Premier Doug Ford said his government will introduce legislation this fall to outlaw municipal speed cameras, describing them as a cash grab that does not slow drivers.
• He announced a provincial fund for physical traffic‑calming, including speed bumps, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, curb extensions and new flashing signs in school zones.
• Police chiefs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Toronto’s mayor defended automated enforcement as effective, citing research showing roughly a 45 percent reduction in speeding near schools.
• The government is drafting the bill, and Vaughan has already removed its cameras, while cities such as Toronto and Brampton have signaled they want to retain or strengthen their programs.
• Ford said only 37 of 444 municipalities support the cameras, as some local leaders suggest changes like first‑offence warnings or caps on tickets before initial notice.