Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is an automated system that uses a camera and a speed measurement device to spot and capture photos of vehicles in excess of the posted speed limit. It is designed to work collectively with other methods and strategies. ASE is focused on changing driver behaviour to decrease speeding and increase safety.
Photo images are reviewed by Provincial Offence Officers and then tickets are issued to the owner of the vehicle regardless of who was driving. When the conviction has been set, only penalty is a fine – no demerit points will be issued nor will the registered owner's driving record be impacted.
Locations are chosen by data, that considers speed and collision statistics. ASE systems will be placed in Community Safety Zones near schools.
Committee comments:
- would like decreased speeding for the seniors in the community to make it safer
- this may be very costly, is there a cost benefit?
- concerned that this may not work in slowing people down, and this approach does not address the offence/behaviour in the moment
- like to see signage at community safety zones