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Effective February 4, 2026, the Municipality of Brighton will no longer process Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) payments. All ASE payments are required to be paid at a Service Ontario location.
The Municipality of Brighton remains committed to enhancing public safety and protecting persons using its municipal roadways. In response to the Province of Ontario’s Bill 56 legislation, Brighton has phased out its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program.
Motorists are reminded that speeding infractions that are captured prior to November 14, 2025, including outstanding infractions, will remain valid. Speeding penalty orders will continue to be mailed to the registered vehicle owners.
As directed by the Ministry of Transportation, speed limit signage will be installed in the area of the schools and King Edward Park to ensure drivers are reminded of the speed limit.
The Municipality continues to actively explore alternative traffic calming measures to ensure Community Safety Zones and School Zones remain safe for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) About Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)
| What is Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)? |
| ASE is a system that uses a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits. ASE is a tool that can be used to complement other traffic safety initiatives such as police enforcement, road calming measures, and education campaigns. In Ontario, the ASE program was introduced into the Highway Traffic Act through the Safer School Zones Act in 2017 and is implemented specifically in municipally designated School Zones (SZs) and designated Community Safety Zones (CSZs). ASE began operation in Ontario in 2020 and is currently operating in several municipalities and regions.
The fine amount for a speeding infraction issued through the ASE program is a set fine based on the excess speed the vehicle is traveling over the speed limit plus a victim surcharge fee, and a Ministry of Transportation licence plate search fee. All ASE tickets are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle. Since the registered owner of the vehicle may not actually be the driver that committed the violation, no demerit points are applied. This is unlike tickets issued by police officers for speeding infractions are based on the same fine amounts in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), which may also include demerit points associated with the ticket, depending upon the excess speed. All images from the ASE cameras are reviewed and processed by Brighton’s designated By-law Offences Officers who confirm the charges and mail a Penalty Offence Notice, similar to a speeding ticket from a police officer to the registered owner of the vehicle. No demerit points are applied. |
| How does Automated Speed Enforcement work? |
| The devices are set up in a selected designated School Zones (SZs) or Community Safety Zones (CSZs). Speeding vehicles are photographed and records the speed above the enforcement speed limit, the corresponding time, and the location of the offence. These images and related information are reviewed by their Municipality's designated Provincial Offences Officers and if a charge is verified, a Penalty Offence Notice (i.e. speeding ticket) is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. The Offence Notice contains the photo of the offence vehicle and enlargement of the license plate. |
| What are the penalties for speeding with the Automated Speed Enforcement? |
In the School Zone the speed limit is 40 km/hr. The penalties for speeding over the enforcement limit are monetary, no demerit points are awarded. The monetary penalty varies with the extent of speed over the speeding limit and is set by provincial regulation under the Highway Traffic Act, ONTARIO REGULATION 355/22, s. 6 (5) as follows:
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| How fast over the speed limit is permitted before incurring a fine? |
| The enforcement speed limit may be higher than the posted speed limit. The enforcement speed limit is an administrative policy decision of the municipality and may vary in keeping with public safety objectives. The Municipality does not give public notice regarding enforcement speed limits. |
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A Background to Surcharges Related to an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Ticket. |
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The Penalty Notice will include speed fine amounts, as well as additional fees. Commonly, the Municipality of Brighton has minor discretion regarding fines and fees related to Automated Speed Enforcement. Fines and fees are mostly prescribed by the province through the regulations under the Highway Traffic Act - O. Reg. 355/22. The descriptions below offer an explanation to the fines and fees. Fine Amounts The fine amounts are prescribed by the province through the regulations under the Highway Traffic Act - O. Reg. 355/22. Victim Fine Surcharge The Victim Fine Surcharge (VFS) is mandated by the province of Ontario. It is an additional penalty imposed and retained by the provincial government and used to help fund programs and services for victims of crime. The VFS is mandatory and applies to all fines imposed by the province, including those for municipal automated speeding tickets. Licence Plate Search Fee This is a flat fee that the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) charges for each instance that a Municipality searches and collects licence plate information used for the purposes of mailing a vehicle related offences, such as Automated Speed Enforcement. As indicated, the fee is established through regulations under the Highway Traffic Act. Bank Processing Fee and Convenience Fee The Municipality uses a sophisticated software program that processes an image recognition and data management system to assist in the processing of on-line penalty fines. The software is supplied to the Municipality through a Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangement from a company that charges these fees. The Municipality retains no portion of these fees. The banking fees reflects costs associated with credit card charges imposed by credit card companies. |