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Mayor releases statement on province banning Automated Speed Enforcement cameras

November 20, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Local drivers who know where the Automated Speed Enforcement cameras are in New Tecumseth are likely checking their speed when entering those areas.

While cameras have slowed the speed of most cars in community safety zones, the province has decided they aren’t a fair way to issue speeding tickets.

The province has passed Bill 56 – Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which includes significant changes to the Highway Traffic Act, affecting the use of Automated Speed Enforcement cameras.

As of Nov. 14, municipalities are no longer authorized to operate Automated Speed Enforcement cameras in school zones or community safety zones, where they were previously permitted to do so.

New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross issued a statement on Friday, Nov. 14, in response to the legislation.

“While the ASE program is concluding, our priority remains the safety within our school zones and neighbourhoods,” Mayor Norcross stated. “We look forward to collaborating with the province on new traffic-calming initiatives that will continue to create a safe environment for all.”

New Tecumseth Deputy Mayor Stephanie MacLellan tabled a motion to council in October, asking Council to request Premier Ford reconsider the then-proposed dissolution of the Automated Speed Camera program. 

She cited public safety concerns and the fact that 74 per cent of Ontario drivers backed the use of cameras in high-risk areas. 

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