Automated Speed Cameras launch for back to school

Just in time for back to school, the Town of Caledon’s two new mobile Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are now operational in two designated Community Safety Zones.  The cameras are located in Bolton at Columbia Way and in Southfields Village at Kennedy Road.

“These cameras are in our Community Safety Zones near schools and where families, seniors and children walk, bike and play,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “As children return to school these cameras will make a difference in encouraging safe driving behaviors.”

The cameras will rotate among community safety zones in Caledon where vehicle speed is a concern. The Region of Peel also has a mobile ASE camera for regional roads in Caledon. ASE cameras take images of vehicles that are detected going over the speed limit.

ASE uses a camera and a speed measurement device to help enforce speed limits in community safety zones. ASE technology will help make drivers more aware of their speed and the need to slow down.

How Does ASE Work?

If a vehicle is faster than the speed limit in an automated speed enforcement area, the ASE system takes an image that is stored and reviewed by a provincial offences officer. The ticket, which contains a copy of the image and an enlargement of the licence plate, is mailed to the owner of the vehicle within 30 days of the offence, outlining next steps and the cost of the associated fine. Automated speed enforcement associated tickets will not result in demerit points. For more information, please visit Caledon.ca/ASE.

“We are pleased begin our automated speed enforcement program. This program will help with safety and life-saving measures by encouraging drivers to slow down to posted speed limits.” said Arash Olia, Manager, Transportation Engineering. “With back to school starting soon this is an opportunity to remind drivers of the need for road safety and good driving behaviours. The ASE program is designed to work jointly with other current speed reduction measures to improve safety in our communities.”

Automatic Speed Enforcement Camera Location in Southfields: Lynn Kiernan, Councillor Ward 1; Christina Early, Regional Councillor Ward 1,2,3; Dave Sheen, Councillor Ward 2; and Mario Russo, Regional Councillor Ward 4,5,6 with Town of Caledon Engineering staff. 

Automatic Speed Enforcement Camera Location in Bolton: Doug Maskell, Councillor Ward 3; Dave Sheen, Councillor Ward  2; and Mario Russo Regional Councillor Ward 4,5,6 with Town of Caledon Engineering staff.