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Automated Speed Enforcement Launched in Durham Region for Road Safety

Justin Barber

20 Feb 2025 — 1 min read

Durham Region has introduced Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) systems to enhance road safety, primarily in school zones and Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads. These cameras are intended to ensure drivers adhere to speed limits, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.

The ASE systems function by detecting vehicles exceeding set speed limits and subsequently issuing speeding tickets to the registered vehicle's owner. These systems are placed strategically where compliance with speed limits is crucial due to high pedestrian traffic.

Regional authorities in Durham have noted that speeding is a factor in roughly one-third of fatal collisions. By lowering speeds, the ASE initiative seeks to mitigate the frequency and severity of road accidents.

According to Durham Region representatives, "The most successful ASE sites are the ones issuing the lowest number of tickets as that means drivers are safely following the speed limit."

The ASE initiative aligns with the broader Vision Zero plan, which aims to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries. However, the effectiveness of this program depends on consistent adherence to speed limits by drivers.

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