Norfolk County is getting ready to roll out some high-tech help to curb speeding this summer.
Council has given the green light to an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera pilot program.
These cameras will snap pictures of speedsters breaking the limit, but don’t worry, no tickets will be issued during this trial run.
The goal is to make our streets safer by focusing on education, evaluation, and getting people engaged.
ASE cameras have already been a hit in other Ontario communities since 2019. They’ve boosted compliance with speed limits, reduced collisions, and made accidents less severe.
In fact, towns using these cameras have seen drivers follow the rules by 40 to 80 percent more.
Mayor Amy Martin says she’s thrilled about the potential impact of the ASE cameras on concerns like speeding, traffic, and keeping folks on foot safe.
The trial will start with cameras at specific locations in Port Rowan, Simcoe, and Port Dover, kicking off on different dates in July.
By consistently catching speeders, the police can focus on other stuff, and it might even change how folks drive, making the roads safer overall.
Once the cameras have done their job, a report with all the data will be sent to the Council later this year. That’s when they’ll decide what to do next based on what they find.
The pilot will include ASE cameras deployed for one week at the following locations:
Port Rowan: 118 Bay Street, starting July 10
Simcoe: 648 Norfolk Street North, starting July 17
Port Dover: 638 Main Street, starting July 24
Port Dover: Cockshutt Road (North of Inglewood Drive), starting July 31
