Multiple speed cameras in Toronto have been targeted by vandals, with at least 11 damaged this week alone. One such camera, located by Dufferin Mall, was discovered sawed through. Residents express concern over the safety implications of these actions, particularly when children are present. The speed camera on Parkside Drive has been vandalized five times within six months, leading to security measures such as the installation of a surveillance camera. No arrests related to the recent vandalism have been made, and police are investigating the incidents.
Naomi Loewith expressed her dismay at the vandalism of the speed camera, emphasizing that without it she feels "nervous" crossing the road and that drivers often speed in the area. She stated that it is "so not appropriate for this neighbourhood" and concluded that such actions are frightening if they stem from a desire to evade the law.
Toronto police reported a surge in vandalism against speed cameras, with at least 11 instances occurring in one week, and noted that they had received multiple reports of damaged cameras, including five on June 24 and 25 alone. Despite the frequency of attacks, no arrests have been made.
The relentless vandalism has forced the reinstallation of the Parkside Drive speed camera for the fifth time in six months, demonstrating the persistent challenges in ensuring traffic law enforcement in Toronto. Following repeated attacks, a security camera was installed next to the speed camera to assist with monitoring in the area.
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