BRAMPTON — Automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras have gone offline across Ontario following a provincial ban, but the City of Brampton says it plans to repurpose the technology for other community safety initiatives rather than let the investment go to waste.
Just weeks before Premier Doug Ford announced that ASE cameras would be outlawed, Brampton had completed the installation of dozens of new devices, bringing its total to 180 cameras. The abrupt shutdown left cities like Brampton — which had heavily expanded the program — searching for alternatives.
City Exploring New Uses: Red-Light Cameras, Noise Monitoring
In a statement Friday, the city said it is exploring options to convert its existing ASE infrastructure into other forms of enforcement technology, including:
- Red-light cameras
- Vehicle noise monitoring systems
- Additional traffic and community safety tools
“Brampton’s priority has always been keeping our residents safe,” Mayor Patrick Brown said.
“While the Automated Speed Enforcement program concludes in accordance with provincial legislation, we are focused on the future — repurposing existing technology to strengthen traffic monitoring, noise enforcement and support police in their investigations.”
Major Investment at Stake
Brampton had significantly expanded its automated enforcement in 2023, approving more than 100 new ASE cameras and purchasing a $78-million ticket processing facility projected to generate about $30 million annually in revenue, with roughly $13 million in operating expenses.
The city also operates 360-degree cameras at 50 intersections, which officials say have helped support 108 police investigations.
ASE Program Saw Significant Speed Reductions
According to city reports:
- The ASE program led to an average speed reduction of 9.33 km/h at camera locations.
- Five zones saw reductions of 20 km/h or more.
- The largest drop — 25.39 km/h — occurred on North Park Drive, west of Massy Street.
Despite these results, ASE cameras were shut down on Friday following the passage of Bill 56 — the Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which formally eliminated the program. The bill passed on Oct. 30 and received Royal Assent on Nov. 3.
Municipal Pushback and Funding Support
More than 20 Ontario mayors had urged the province to modify, rather than eliminate, ASE enforcement — particularly in school zones — arguing that without speeders paying penalties, road safety measures would now fall entirely on taxpayers.
To offset the transition, the province announced a one-time $210-million “Road Safety Initiatives Fund” for municipalities affected by the ban.
As Brampton evaluates next steps, city officials emphasize that community safety remains the priority — even without automated speed enforcement.