Automated Speed Enforcement

The Town is addressing the ongoing issue of speeding in Halton Hills through the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program.

Update: By-law No. 2025-0019, establishing an Administrative Penalty System for Automated Speed Enforcement in Halton Hills, was passed by Halton Hills Council on March 3, 2025.

Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is a system that uses a camera and corresponding speed measurement device to detect speeding vehicles and enforce posted limits. The focus of an ASE program is to address ongoing issues with speeding, modify driver behaviour, and improve road safety.

The Town's ASE program utilizes a mobile camera in our Community Safety Zones where speeding is occurring on roads occupied by our most vulnerable users. These zones include locations such as schools, parks, arenas, daycares, seniors centres, etc. and are established based on speed studies and collision reviews.

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Camera Locations

The Town is operating a single camera that will be rotating through our Community Safety Zones. The camera is currently deployed on Mountainview Road South, near Eden Place. A "Municipal Speed Camera In Use” sign has been erected on site.

Certificate of Accuracy

ASE systems are regularly calibrated to ensure accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)?

ASE is a system that uses a camera and corresponding speed measurement device to detect speeding vehicles and support the enforcement of posted maximum speed limits. When a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit in an ASE area, the ASE system captures an image. A Provincial Offences Officer reviews the image and issues a penalty order. The penalty order, including a digital copy of the image and an enlargement of the license plate, is mailed to the registered plate holder.

How will speed cameras benefit Halton Hills?

Speed cameras have been proven to deter speeding, promote safer driving habits, and improve compliance with posted speed limits. By lowering the operating speed of a vehicle, a motorist is more likely to successfully stop in the event of an unexpected road obstacle. Lowering operating speeds also enhances our quality of life by reducing noise pollution in our communities. All these factors, contribute to safer roads for everyone in Halton Hills.

Where are speed cameras installed in Halton Hills?

The speed camera will rotate year-round through our Community Safety Zones. Residents will be given a minimum90-days' notice for every location change prior to the camera being placed in operation. The first location for a speed camera in Halton Hills is on Mountainview Road South near Eden Place. The second location will be Mountainview Road South, south of Sargent Road. Required notification will be provided on location through signage and on this webpage.

How will I know a location is equipped with a speed camera?

The Town is required to install signage 90 days in advance of the ASE camera deployment, at or near the camera location. After the 90-day notification period, the Town will install an updated “Municipal Camera in Use” sign. Future locations will also be available on this webpage.

Are there speed thresholds the camera works within?

Speed limits are not guidelines; they are the law. Motorists are expected to drive within the posted speed limits which are enforceable under the Highway Traffic Act. Driving at, or below the posted speed limit will ensure a speeding penalty order is not issued by either an ASE camera or the police.

How accurate is an ASE when detecting speed?

The use of an ASE is just as accurate as traditional speed measurement devices used by police services. Each camera includes a certificate of accuracy issued by the manufacturer of the speed measurement component. The system is tested every twelve months to ensure it is accurate to -/+ 1kph. See the Certificate of Accuracy.

How does the camera know which car is speeding?

Using radar technology, the system is able to monitor each lane separately and distinguish between individual vehicles on the roadway. Images are automatically marked at the time of capture showing the offending vehicle.

Is the camera recalibrated after a location change?

Yes. When moving the camera to a new location, a formal site acceptance procedure is followed to ensure systems are operating accurately and to specification before going live.

I’ve received a ticket, what are my options?

Vehicle owners who receive a penalty order have two options:

Option 1: Voluntary Payment

Pay the penalty notice online
By mail
In person

Option 2: Dispute

Online: dispute the issuance of the penalty order with a Town official by completing the online dispute form.

A request for a review must be submitted no later than 30 days after the date of service of the penalty order. After your review with the Screening Officer, if you are not satisfied with the decision, you may appeal the decision by scheduling a hearing with a Hearing Officer. A request for a hearing must be submitted no later than 30 days after the Screening Officer has provided their decision.

Please note: the Hearing Officer’s decision is FINAL. If you request a screening or hearing review, payment is not required until a decision has been made. Once full or partial payment has been made, the matter is considered to be resolved and can no longer be reviewed and any further right to a review has been waived.

Can I receive demerit points on an ASE ticket?

No. The only consequence of an ASE penalty notice is a fine; no demerit points are applied.

Does the ASE system capture and store images of the driver?

No. Only a still image of the license plate is captured - the ASE system does not capture images of individuals who are driving.

What does an ASE penalty order include?

The owner of the motor vehicle is responsible for any ASE penalty order issued to that plate. The penalty order will include a photograph of the vehicle, location of the offence, speed of the vehicle, detailed payment/dispute information and the fine amount. Like speeding tickets issued by police officers, the fine amount will be based on how much the driver was exceeding the posted speed limit.

What happens to the funds generated by the ASE Program?

The ASE Program is designed to enhance road safety and improve the quality of life in the community. The funds from the fine payments will be used to support and invest in road safety measures as well as the Town's ASE Program.

What are Community Safety Zones?

A community safety zone is an area designated through a by-law passed by a municipal council to identify it as a road segment of higher risk or concern. These zones may include roadways near schools, daycares, playgrounds, parks, hospitals, senior centres, etc. Many set fines such as speeding and traffic related offences are doubled in Community Safety Zones due to special designation under the Highway Traffic Act.

What can I submit for screening and hearing reviews?

The owner of the motor vehicle must provide credible evidence to support the request for a review. Failure to provide sufficient evidence will result in the penalty order being upheld.

**Financial hardship – if the payment of your penalty order will result in undue financial hardship, you are required to submit documentation for consideration by the Screening Officer. Types of supporting documentation include;

Copy of your Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Tax Assessment for the last full calendar year; and,

Proof of receipt of any income supplement and the amount of such supplement including Old Age Security, Canada Pension and other pension information;

Guaranteed Income Supplement;

Disability Pension;

Ontario Student Assistance Program;

Any child and/or spousal support orders.

What if my vehicle and/or plates were stolen and I have received a penalty order?

If your vehicle and/or plates were stolen, you are required to submit the following for consideration by the Screening Officer and/or Hearing Officer:

A written explanation of the reason for the request

A copy of the police incident report from the jurisdiction in which it was reported

What happens to a penalty order in the case of a medical emergency?

If you are claiming there was a medical emergency, you are required to submit the following for consideration by the Screening Officer and/or Hearing Officer:

A written explanation of the reason for the request

Documentation of evidence that an ambulance was unavailable at the time of an emergency

Why can't I book a screening or hearing after entering the penalty order information?

If you are trying to request a review or a hearing and the tab to select is unavailable, this means you no longer have the option to dispute the penalty order based on the date the penalty order was deemed served. Your only option is to pay the outstanding penalty order.

Note: You have 30 days from the date of deemed served or 30 days from the Screening Officer’s decision to either pay or request a review. If you miss the deadline, you may request an extension by contacting the Enforcement Coordinator at 905-873-2600, ext. 2633 or by email at ase@haltonhills.ca . You will need to demonstrate extenuating circumstances that warrant an extension of time. A Screening or Hearing Officer will review your request and make a decision.

What happens if I don’t pay my Penalty order?

Failure to pay a penalty order within 30 days of the date deemed served or before the due date established by a Screening or Hearing Officer will result in an additional $20 late payment fee being added to the total penalty amount and the outstanding penalty order will be referred to the Ministry of Transportation resulting in plate denial. This means your vehicle permit is not being renewed and a new permit will not be issued until the total penalty amount and all applicable fees have been paid.

What if I can’t make attend or complete my appointment?

An additional $60 administrative fee will automatically be added to the total penalty amount if a vehicle owner fails to complete or attend a review by a Screening or Hearing Officer, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 355/22.

I wasn’t the driver – isn’t that a defence?

No. In Ontario, speeding, when detected through the use of an automated speed enforcement system is an owner liability offence. Legislation does not allow for the capture of images of individuals who are driving through ASE-enforced community safety zones. Therefore, given the restrictions, only the owner of the motor vehicle – the licence plate holder – can be charged.

What if I didn’t see the posted speed limit and/or Community Safety Zone signage?

The presence of a speed limit or a Community Safety Zone is valid whether or not the sign was seen. Drivers are expected to be aware of posted signage. Once designated and signed, a speed limit in a Community Safety Zone is in effect and subject to increased penalties.

I have multiple penalty orders – can I submit one Screening Review request for all of them?

A separate Screening Review request must be submitted for each individual penalty order. Each penalty order is reviewed independently, so a separate review request is required for each one.

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