"Vaughan has decided to end its automated speed enforcement (ASE) program after a special council meeting on Monday. City council supported a motion from Mayor Steven Del Duca to end the program and instead focus on "traffic-calming measures" and other ways to reduce speed in areas like school zones, according to a City of Vaughan news release. The city will make a request to York Region to suspend its ASE program on regional roads, as per the approved motion."
"Vaughan launched its own ASE program in April 2025, but later paused it in June after drivers racked up more than 30,000 tickets in three weeks. The pause allowed city staff to assess if the program struck "the right balance" between protecting people and ensuring there was no financial burden on drivers "at a time of financial uncertainty," said Del Duca in the release. "Upon review, it is clear the balance tips too heavily toward monetary penalties on residents," he said."
Vaughan council voted to end the city automated speed enforcement program and shift focus to traffic-calming measures and other methods to reduce speed in areas such as school zones. The city will request York Region suspend its ASE program on regional roads per the approved motion. Vaughan launched the ASE program in April 2025 but paused it in June after drivers received more than 30,000 tickets in three weeks. The pause allowed staff to evaluate the program’s balance between safety and potential financial burdens on drivers. Penalties issued before June 4 at 5 p.m. remain valid. York Region cameras on specified roads are unaffected. Ontario’s premier called municipal speed cameras a “cash grab,” and 16 cameras were found damaged in Toronto last week.
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