Overview
- The ban takes effect Friday after legislation moved from introduction to Royal Assent in two weeks without committee hearings.
- A new $210 million Road Safety Initiatives Fund provides $42 million immediately and will allocate $168 million next year based on municipal plans.
- Eligible spending includes speed bumps, raised crosswalks, roundabouts, high-visibility signage and increased police enforcement in school and community zones.
- The fund targets the 42 municipalities that used cameras, with Toronto reported as likely to receive the largest share.
- Toronto officials say lost camera revenue covered more than 900 crossing guards and 18 traffic safety officers, while research cited by cities found a 45% reduction in speeding where cameras operated.