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The Town of Milton is taking a significant step toward improving road safety with the approval of a four-year Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) pilot program.
ASE, also known as photo radar, will operate in areas with high pedestrian traffic, including schools, senior residences, playgrounds, and community centers. The program aims to change driver behavior and enhance safety without the need for direct police enforcement. Tickets will be issued to the registered vehicle owner, but no demerit points will be applied.
The initiative, endorsed by Milton Council on Monday, March 17th, will deploy two mobile ASE cameras in designated Community Safety Zones (CSZ) and School Zones to curb speeding and protect pedestrians. It was mentioned during the council meeting that there’s the potential of up to six different locations that rotate throughout the year (every four months).
Milton joins other Halton municipalities, such as Oakville, Burlington, and Halton Hills, in adopting ASE through the Toronto JPC. Over the next year, town staff will finalize program logistics, including site selection, signage installation, and public education efforts.
Under the plan, Milton will partner with the City of Toronto’s Joint Processing Centre (JPC) for ticket processing and camera operation. The Town has allocated a budget increase of $805,084, bringing the total project funding to $1,272,516. The pilot is expected to launch in early to mid-2026, with an anticipated annual cost of $2 million, projected to be offset by revenue from speeding fines.
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