York Region enhances road safety with new Automated Speed Enforcement cameras

York Region is increasing road safety efforts by installing 20 new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in all nine local cities and towns on Regional roads, with three mobile cameras continuing to rotate every three months in select community safety zones.

This Canada Road Safety Week, York Region is highlighting its ASE program to promote safe driving, save lives and reduce injuries on Canadian roads.

York Region, York Regional Police (YRP), York Region Paramedic Services and traffic safety partners came together today to hold a road safety event showcasing a new Automated Speed Enforcement camera on Warden Avenue near Unionville High School in the City of Markham. York Region wants to remind pedestrians to use the push button before crossing the road and for drivers to slow down and be more aware of pedestrians and cyclists, especially as this crosswalk is highly used by students going to school. 

The ASE program is part of the Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan, which includes 100 measures aimed at reducing severe collisions by 10% by 2028. With over 90% of pedestrian-vehicle collisions resulting in injuries or fatalities, and aggressive driving (including speeding) accounting for 45% of severe collisions, these cameras are crucial to keep the community safe. ASE cameras help reduce vehicle speeds by approximately 10 km/h, increase speed limit compliance by approximately 25% and can reduce collisions by 48%.

To further protect vulnerable road users, the Region has installed large school zone speed signs, community safety zone signs (with increased fines), ASE signs and slow down pavement markings.  

School zone speed limits are enforced from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September to June, during school travel times. Outside these hours, regular speed limits apply. All posted speed limits are in effect regardless of holidays, P.A. days and summer months.  

For more information on camera locations, the ASE program or to pay penalties, visit york.ca/TrafficCameraEnforcement