The Ford government has officially moved to ban automated speed cameras across Ontario, tabling an omnibus bill on the first day the legislature returned, which includes the ban promised by the premier.
The legislation introduced Monday by Red Tape Reduction Minister Andrea Khanjin is largely about cutting permit timelines and processes, but it also includes measures to remove speed cameras and encourage more speed bumps and roundabouts.
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Since early September, Ford has railed against speed cameras, calling them a “tax grab” and saying they do nothing to stop drivers from speeding. Instead, the premier wants cities to spend more money on speed bumps and flashing signs.
The push to ban speed cameras has been welcomed by some mayors — including Steven Del Duca of Vaughan — but has faced pushback from others.
Ontario’s police chiefs, municipal leaders, more than 20 mayors and school boards have all asked the government to reverse course.
Sarkaria says when the bill passes and receives royal assent, the speed cameras and associated penalties will no longer be enforceable or valid in Ontario.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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