Georgina will use speed cameras to slow down road racers
Much like the yellow flag at the speedway, automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras are a cautionary tale for those who push the pedal to the metal in Georgina.
In an effort to improve road safety, the Town of Georgina has updated its Safe Streets Policy to include ASE cameras as one of the various tactics used to improve speed compliance on town roads.
"The goal here is to improve road safety and make the streets safe for everyone," said Mayor Margaret Quirk.
"Speeding is a complaint we hear from residents all the time. The automated speed enforcement cameras will serve as another method to slow traffic down in community safety zones and remind motorists of the need to obey the speed limit."
Quirk said that as a growing community, Georgian town staff has to ensure its road safety policies and programs reflect the needs of residents.
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The speed cameras will be used with other traffic control measures focusing on education, enforcement and engineering.
One camera will be installed in each of the five wards, which will rotate through the community safety zones within that ward to ensure the program's benefits are fairly distributed throughout town.
The exact locations of the cameras will be announced in the next few weeks.
Before the cameras are installed, 'coming soon' signs will be installed 90 days in advance to warn, remind and educate the public to drive within the posted speed limit.
The cameras will track speed and take photographs of vehicles going above the posted speed limit.
The town will issue tickets, which will be mailed to the registered licence plate holder on file with the province.
The fine amounts are regulated and established by the province. The town's Administrative Monetary Penalty System will facilitate issuing tickets (penalty orders) and the dispute process. The penalty is a monetary fine, and no demerit points will be issued.
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