Oakville prepares to introduce Automated Speed Enforcement Program

In an ongoing effort to ensure Oakville’s residential streets are safe for road users of all ages, the town’s Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program will see the implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in the town’s community safety zones. 

The advance notice signs are being placed in the initial 14 areas, two in each ward, to let residents know that ASE cameras will be installed in their neighbourhood in the coming months. Cameras are anticipated to be operational in early December 2024. 

The first 14 ASE locations are:

1. Colonel Williams Parkway from Stocksbridge Avenue/Richview Boulevard to Watercliffe Court
2. Rebecca Street from Sussex Street to Bronte Road.
3. Old Abbey Lane between Montrose Abbey Drive and Milton Road/ Northwood Drive 
4. Nottinghill Gate from Runnymead Crescent (easterly intersection) to Beechgrove Crescent
5. Reynolds Street between Cornwall Road and Sumner Avenue.
6. Kingsway Drive from Wynten Way/ Winterbourne Drive to Prince John Circle/ Sir David Drive
7. Westoak Trails Boulevard from Brookhaven Crescent/Arbourview Drive to Colbeck Street/ Amberglen Court
8. Pine Glen Road between Newcastle Crescent (westerly intersection) and Proudfoot Trail 
9. Sixth Line from Elm Drive to Upper Middle Road
10. River Glen Boulevard from Towne Boulevard to Mowat Avenue
11. Glenashton Drive from Eighth Line to Grand Boulevard 
12. North Ridge Trail between Glenashton Drive and Postridge Drive
13. Sixteen Mile Drive from Preserve Drive to Larry Crescent/Isaac Avenue
14. Post Road from Dundas Street to Threshing Mill Boulevard 

Oakville’s ASE program will be rolled out in phases. The town’s 14 cameras will be rotated through various community safety zones, where speeding has proven to be a consistent problem.

How it works

If a vehicle exceeds the designated speed limit in an ASE-enforced area, the ASE camera captures an image of the vehicle and plate, which is then reviewed by a provincial offences officer. A ticket is issued along with a copy of the image to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Background

• At the October 18, 2021 Council meeting, Town Council approved the use of 14 ASE cameras to be installed and rotated through the town’s community safety zones 
• The town’s Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program has six components, including ASE, in an effort to reduce speeding to ensure safety of residential streets  
• ASE is proven to effectively enforce speed limits, increase driver awareness and decrease injuries and fatalities. The Cities of Brampton, Guelph, Hamilton, London, Mississauga, Ottawa and Toronto, as well as the Regions of Durham, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo are using ASE.
• ASE is designed to work in tandem with other road safety measures, such as traffic calming, community safety zones, speed display boards, education initiatives, and police enforcement, to help improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and our most vulnerable members of our population such as seniors and children

For more information, visit the Automated Speed Enforcement page. 

Quote

“Safety on Oakville roads is non-negotiable. This council is actively deploying Automated Speed Enforcement to curb speeding and enhance safety across our community zones, ensuring a safer environment for every resident.”
– Mayor Rob Burton