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New Tecumseth Deputy Mayor tables motion in support of speed cameras

October 9, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

In light of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s comments about dissolving Automated Speed Enforcement programs in Ontario, New Tecumseth Deputy Mayor Stephanie MacLellan tabled a motion during a Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 6, asking that Council formally request that the Premier reconsider the proposed dissolution of ASE programs.

The motion requests the province retain ASE cameras as part of a broader traffic safety strategy.

It requests that legislation be amended to introduce lower and more proportionate fines for minor infractions, establish clear and transparent criteria for ASE camera placement that prioritizes school zones, community safety zones, and high-risk corridors, and require prominent signage and public awareness to ensure deterrence rather than surprise enforcement.

The motion also requests that municipalities and police services have a collaborative policy development to ensure ASE programs are used ethically, effectively, and with public trust.

Deputy Mayor MacLellan’s motion cited several reasons speed cameras should remain in place.

The reasons include the fact that speeding is the number one traffic-related complaint from residents across Ontario, including New Tecumseth.

Data from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police confirms that Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras are effective in reducing speeding, changing driver behaviour, and improving road safety, especially in school zones and community safety zones.

The motion states that ASE cameras allow police services to reallocate resources to more urgent public safety priorities.

Also stated in the motion is that public support for ASE is strong, with 73 per cent of Ontario drivers backing their use in high-risk areas and 76 per cent believing they deter speeding. 

The motion was received by New Tecumseth Council. 

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