Police leaders in Ontario advocate for speed cameras, opposing Ford's attempts to abolish them
In a move that has sparked controversy, Premier Doug Ford has threatened to eliminate speed cameras province-wide in Ontario. The Ontario government is planning to remove speed cameras this fall, a decision that has been met with opposition from various groups, including the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the association representing Ontario's municipalities.
Premier Ford has referred to speed cameras as a "cash grab," but the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police believes that these automated speed enforcement cameras free up police resources for other public safety priorities. In fact, the association supports the use of speed cameras, citing their effectiveness in reducing speeding. A July study from SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University found that speed cameras reduced speeding by 45% in Toronto.
The plan to remove speed cameras has been met with concern, with the association representing Ontario's municipalities urging Premier Ford to reconsider his decision. This comes after seventeen automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights. The search results do not identify a specific person or entity who proposed replacing speed cameras with "large signs," "large flashing light signals," speed bumpers, and roundabouts to prevent speeding.
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police believes that removing speed cameras will put pedestrians at risk. Premier Doug Ford has stated that if municipalities do not ditch speed cameras, he will. The news comes as the Ontario government announced that they are doubling down on their plans to remove 'cash grab' speed cameras this fall, following reports of sixteen more being damaged.
This report was first published by The Canadian Press on September 18, 2025, written by Allison Jones. The debate over the use of speed cameras continues, with both sides presenting their arguments for and against their removal. As the fall approaches, it remains to be seen whether the Ontario government will follow through with its plans to remove speed cameras across the province.
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