"The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police said in a statement today that automated speed enforcement cameras are effective in reducing speeding and that they free up police resources to focus on other public safety priorities. The association representing Ontario's municipalities has also urged Ford to reconsider his plan to get rid of the cameras, saying it will put pedestrians at risk."
"Ford reacted to news last week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will. The premier called the cameras a "cash grab," and has suggested that "big huge signs," "big flashing lights," speed bumps and roundabouts would more effectively deter speeding. A July study from SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University found the cameras reduced speeding by 45 per cent in Toronto."
Ontario's chiefs of police endorse automated speed enforcement cameras as an effective tool to reduce speeding and to free up police resources for other public safety priorities. The association representing municipalities warned that removing cameras would increase risks to pedestrians. Premier Doug Ford threatened to remove the cameras provincewide after 17 were cut down in Toronto, calling them a "cash grab" and proposing alternatives like large signs, flashing lights, speed bumps and roundabouts. A July study by SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University found a 45 percent reduction in speeding in Toronto where cameras were used. Municipal leaders urged reconsideration of any removal plan.
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