WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington is considering keeping its seven automated speed enforcement cameras in place—not to issue fines, but to keep an eye on how fast drivers are going.
A report heading to the Roads Committee Monday morning lays out the plan.
Earlier this month, the province passed Bill 56, which shuts down all automated speed enforcement programs across Ontario as of November 14th.
County staff say they’ve complied with the new law, removing all “Camera in Use” signs and officially ending ticket enforcement last Friday.
But staff are now exploring whether those same cameras can still be used strictly for speed monitoring.
According to the report, continuing to operate the seven units in a non-enforcement role would cost the County $1,925 per month.
Staff have directed Global Traffic Group, the company that provided the speed cameras to the County, to undertake monitoring for a period to be mutually determined by Global and the County.
The report recommends ongoing monitoring at all seven locations, although it does not specify how long that work should continue.
