🛡️Data shows Automated Speed Enforcement making a difference on Regional Roads

Early data from York Region’s 20 existing fixed Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras shows real, demonstrable impacts in road safety.

York Region found when ASE is on Regional roads, cameras help:

• Reduce collisions: Total collisions are anticipated to be 53% lower from 175 collisions annually to 93 by year-end

• Reduce injuries: Severe collisions with serious injuries have also declined significantly, down from an annual average of 39 to 8 serious injuries

• Drivers comply with speeds: When ASE cameras are active, vehicle speeds decrease by an average of 15 km/h, and compliance with posted speed limits increases by 25%

• Change behaviours: Penalty orders issued have decreased by 35% since January, suggesting more drivers are adjusting their habits and following the posted speed limit

Speed is a critical factor in the severity of collisions. Data shows if a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle travelling at 60 km/h, the chance of survival is zero. Lower speeds are critical in areas where children and pedestrians are present.

New research from CAA South Central Ontario released in July 2025 also shows ASE is changing Ontarian’s driver behaviour and drivers support the program. Study findings include:

• 73% of Ontario drivers slow down when nearing an ASE camera and 52% are unlikely to speed up after they pass through an ASE zone

• 73% of Ontario drivers support ASE in targeted areas like school zones or near community centres and 76% believe ASE cameras deter speeding altogether

These findings of public support are important, as the study also shows speeding remains one of Ontario’s most reported dangerous driving behaviours, with 40% of drivers admitting to it in the past year.

Learn more about how ASE is creating safer roads for everyone

Please note that the City of Richmond Hill currently does not have any ASE cameras installed.