Community Safety Camera Program Seeing Early Success In Safety Zones
The Town of Stouffville is making streets safer with the launch of its Community Safety Camera Program, which uses Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) technology to reduce speeding and improve safety in school zones and community safety zones.
The program is already showing early signs of success, with a 50% reduction in the number of violations reported in designated community safety zones within the first three months of operation.
The program launched in March, 2025 with pole-mounted cameras at eight approved locations throughout Stouffville. The initiative is part of the Town’s broader commitment to road safety, particularly in areas often frequented by children and seniors.
“The early results confirm what we hoped, this program is already influencing driver behaviour in the right direction,” says Mayor Iain Lovatt. “By focusing on education and enforcement, we are seeing real improvements in compliance with speed limits near our schools and in our neighbourhoods. Ultimately, this is about protecting people.”
Key Early Findings (March–June 2025):
- 50% reduction in the number of violations in Community Safety Zones;
- The highest speed captured was 210 km/hr in a posted 40 km/h zone which carries a penalty of $4,152;
- 90% of the infractions occurred between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- A 16% reduction of vehicles travelling above the posted speed limit from March to June; and
- The average speeds travelled in the Community Safety Zone has been decreasing month over month.
The Town emphasizes that while these early indicators are promising, they do not yet reflect long-term or seasonal trends. A comprehensive, year-one report will be presented to Council in April 2026, with a mid-year (6-month report) in October 2025.
Seasonal conditions, school calendars, and public awareness efforts may also influence driving behaviour. While the reduction in speeding is encouraging, a full 12 months of data will determine the program’s long-term effectiveness.
About the Program
The ASE system uses a calibrated camera and speed sensor to detect vehicles exceeding posted speed limits. When a violation is confirmed by a Provincial Offences Officer, a Penalty Order is issued by mail under the Town’s Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).
Fines are set by the Province of Ontario:
- 1–19 km/h over the limit: $5/km
- 20–29 km/h over: $7.50/km
- 30–49 km/h over: $12/km
- 50+ km/h over: $19.50/km
All tickets are subject to a Victim’s Justice Fee and Ministry of Transportation Search Fee. The penalty is a monetary fine only—there are no demerit points and no insurance implications.
Revenue generated from the program is reinvested to offset operational costs and support additional road safety initiatives. As compliance improves, revenues are expected to decline, allowing the program to remain revenue neutral.
Current ASE Camera Locations:
- Hoover Park Dr. (eastbound) – east of Sandiford Dr.
- Hoover Park Dr. (eastbound) – east of Kribs Dr.
- Hoover Park Dr. (westbound) – west of Jacob Way
- Baker Hill Blvd. (northbound) – south of Boadway Cres.
- Millard St. (eastbound) – west of John Davis Gate
- Millard St. (westbound) – east of Braith Cres.
- Main St. (eastbound) – west of Pine St.
- Main St. (westbound) – east of Spring St.
Four additional cameras will be going live in mid-August. Locations include:
- Baker Hill Blvd (southbound) – west of Bert Bell Court.
- Tenth Line (northbound) – north of Katherine Crescent.
- Hoover Park Dr. (westbound) – west of Weldon Road.
- Hoover Park Dr. (westbound) – west of Yakefarm Blvd.
This initiative supports the Town’s multi-pronged traffic safety strategy, which includes education, enforcement, engineering, and now automation.
Residents are reminded that the Town of Stouffville will never request ticket payments by phone, email, or text message. Tickets are issued only by official letter mail.
To learn more about the program or how to pay or appeal a fine, please visit www.townofws.ca/ase.