City Elevates Road Safety with Automated Speed Enforcement

Mar 6, 2024

In an ongoing commitment to road safety, the City of Greater Sudbury will launch the first six Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras March 22, 2024.

ASE is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the safety of our roadways. The automated system uses a camera and a speed measurement device to detect and capture images of vehicles travelling more than the posted speed limit.

“The ASE cameras are an important tool to mitigate the safety risks associated with higher driving speeds,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre. “By holding motorists accountable and addressing the root causes of accidents related to speed, we hope to significantly reduce the number of traffic incidents and improve pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety in our community."

The first six locations across Greater Sudbury are:

  • Bellevue Avenue (between Picard Street and Ralph Street)
  • Algonquin Road (between Maurice Street and Field Street)
  • Falconbridge Road (between Donnelly Drive and Church Street)
  • Main Street, Val Caron (between Justin Street and MR 80)
  • Hillcrest Drive (between Brian Street and Mikkola Road)
  • Gary Avenue (between Lasalle Boulevard and Madison Avenue)

Once the cameras are active, motorists photographed speeding through these areas will get a ticket. Like speeding tickets issued by police officers, the fine amount will be based on how much the driver was exceeding the posted speed limit. If the offence occurred in a community safety zone, the fine will be doubled – even if it occurred outside of school hours. Tickets are mailed to the registered plate owner of the vehicle within 30 days. No demerit points will be issued by the Ministry of Transportation and no one’s driving record will be impacted.

“These cameras work to change driver behaviour which will help reduce serious injuries or deaths related to speed,” said Tony Cecutti, General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure.” The expected behaviour is that there is no acceptable speed over the posted limit”
ASE employs advanced camera technology to monitor and enforce speed limits on key roadways. The system is designed not just to penalize offenders but to raise awareness and encourage a culture of responsible driving.

The cameras will change locations every four months. Locations will be updated on the City’s website and shared via social media.

For more information including fine examples and how to pay fines, visit greatersudbury.ca/ase

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