Ontario is SCRAPPING All Speed Cameras! Good Riddance or Huge Mistake?

Shinda Singh

So, it’s official! Ontario is getting rid of all automated speed enforcement cameras. These cameras, which the province signed into effect back in 2019, are being called a “tax grab” by the government, who claim they’re hurting the everyday citizen.

Now, I’ve been hit hard by these cameras myself, probably spending over a grand in fees. So, I get the frustration. But here’s the thing: I’ve also defended them in the past because, let’s be honest, they do change behavior. Traffic around here is noticeably slower than it used to be, and that’s a direct result of these cameras. They’ve made a difference.

However, the government argues that simply getting rid of them isn’t about letting speeders off the hook. Instead, they plan to give money to cities to install more speed bumps. While I’m generally okay with speed bumps—even if those lowriders make them look a bit weird—it feels like we’re throwing the baby out with the bathwater. If these cameras are effective at changing behavior and generating revenue from those who break the law, why scrap the entire program?

Why not fix it? Hear me out: what if we applied a warning system? Imagine this: the first time you’re caught speeding in a new spot, you get a letter—a warning—saying, “Hey, slow it down. You got booked.” If it happens a second time, maybe it’s a 50% reduced fine. But by the third time? No sympathy. You’ve proven you don’t care, and you pay the full amount.

This approach seems much fairer. A lot of my own tickets were in areas where I didn’t even realize there was a camera, often for minor infractions (10-12 over) in empty school zones during off-hours. A warning would go a long way for those unintentional slips. But for serial offenders, absolutely, they should pay their fines. Let them cover the costs!

I’m genuinely curious: Are you happy to see these cameras go entirely? Or would you have preferred to see the program optimized and tweaked, perhaps with a system like the one I’ve proposed? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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So, it’s official! Ontario is getting rid of all automated speed enforcement cameras. These cameras, which the province signed into effect back in 2019, are being called a “tax grab” by the government, who claim they’re hurting the everyday citizen.

Now, I’ve been hit hard by these cameras myself, probably spending over a grand in fees. So, I get the frustration. But here’s the thing: I’ve also defended them in the past because, let’s be honest, they do change behavior. Traffic around here is noticeably slower than it used to be, and that’s a direct result of these cameras. They’ve made a difference.

However, the government argues that simply getting rid of them isn’t about letting speeders off the hook. Instead, they plan to give money to cities to install more speed bumps. While I’m generally okay with speed bumps—even if those lowriders make them look a bit weird—it feels like we’re throwing the baby out with the bathwater. If these cameras are effective at changing behavior and generating revenue from those who break the law, why scrap the entire program?

Why not fix it? Hear me out: what if we applied a warning system? Imagine this: the first time you’re caught speeding in a new spot, you get a letter—a warning—saying, “Hey, slow it down. You got booked.” If it happens a second time, maybe it’s a 50% reduced fine. But by the third time? No sympathy. You’ve proven you don’t care, and you pay the full amount.

This approach seems much fairer. A lot of my own tickets were in areas where I didn’t even realize there was a camera, often for minor infractions (10-12 over) in empty school zones during off-hours. A warning would go a long way for those unintentional slips. But for serial offenders, absolutely, they should pay their fines. Let them cover the costs!

I’m genuinely curious: Are you happy to see these cameras go entirely? Or would you have preferred to see the program optimized and tweaked, perhaps with a system like the one I’ve proposed? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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updated_at 25-09-2025

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