Ontario continues to strengthen road safety through its growing Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. By May 2025, municipalities across the province have introduced new camera sites and rotated older ones, focusing especially on school zones and high-risk roads. This latest update outlines where cameras are active and which areas are scheduled for enforcement.
Toronto: More Eyes on the Road
Toronto has expanded its ASE initiative by adding 75 new cameras, bringing the total to 150 citywide. These cameras target areas with frequent speeding and traffic accidents, especially near schools and residential zones. Notable current locations include:
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Avenue Road near Macpherson Avenue
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Clinton Street, north of College Street
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Davisville Avenue, near Acacia Road
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Annette Street near Laws Street
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Guestville Avenue, near Dennis Avenue
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Culford Road, north of Burr Avenue
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Wilson Avenue near 1196 Wilson Ave
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Northover Street, south of Sheppard Avenue West
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Shoreham Drive, west of Gosford Boulevard
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Stong Court, west of Driftwood Avenue
Waterloo Region: School Zones Under Watch
The Waterloo Region has deployed ASE cameras in areas with increased safety concerns. May 2025 updates include:
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Three Bridges Road, Elmira
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Hilltop Drive, Ayr
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Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo
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Victoria Street, Kitchener
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Queen’s Bush Road, Wellesley
These zones were selected based on community feedback and collision reports.
Guelph: Rotating Cameras for School Safety
Guelph’s speed enforcement program uses rotating cameras in school zones every quarter. As of May 1, 2025, the cameras are positioned at:
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École Arbour Vista Public School
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Meezan School of Guelph
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École L’Odysée School
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Westminster Woods Public School
This rotation strategy ensures broad safety coverage for students throughout the year.
Durham Region: Mobile Cameras in Key Areas
Durham operates a mobile ASE program focused on community safety zones. Current enforcement sites include:
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Bayly Street, Ajax
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Simcoe Street, Oshawa
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Central Street, Pickering
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Anderson Street, Whitby
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Harmony Road North, Oshawa
These routes were selected due to repeated incidents of speeding and traffic violations.
Niagara Region: Scheduled Camera Rotations
Niagara continues to rotate its ASE cameras every 90 days. From May to August 2025, the active locations are:
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Garrison Road, Fort Erie
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Main Street, Grimsby
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Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Martindale Road and Johnson Drive, St. Catharines
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Mountain Street, Lincoln
Rotating these sites allows broader traffic coverage across the region’s critical points.
Greater Sudbury: New Locations Set for Activation
Greater Sudbury has announced new ASE sites being activated throughout 2025, starting with:
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Second Avenue, from Scarlett Road to Bancroft Drive
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Hawthorne Drive, from Barry Downe Road to Auger Avenue
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Countryside Drive, from Countryside Drive to Algonquin Road
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Loachs Road, from Regent Street to Oriole Drive
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Notre Dame Street West, from Rayside Avenue to Marier Street
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Valleyview Road, from MR80 to Fournier Drive
These are targeted for enforcement based on safety data and traffic behavior patterns.
FAQs
What is Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)?
ASE uses cameras to capture vehicles exceeding speed limits. These cameras operate in designated areas to improve road safety.
Do ASE tickets result in demerit points?
No, ASE tickets are issued to the registered vehicle owner but do not carry demerit points or affect your driving record.
How are ASE camera sites selected?
Camera locations are chosen using traffic and accident data, community safety concerns, and historical speeding trends.
Are ASE cameras active at all times?
Most ASE cameras operate 24/7, although some mobile units may follow scheduled hours depending on their location.
Can I contest a speed camera ticket?
Yes, ASE tickets can be disputed in court like any other traffic violation, but photo evidence is typically used in the decision process.
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