News release: September 28, 2020
Automated Speed Enforcement cameras now in Caledon
Brampton, ON (September 28, 2020) – As of today, the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program has been activated in Caledon. Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School on Old Church Road is the first location in Caledon with an ASE camera.
ASE is used in school zones and community safety zones to protect our most vulnerable residents and help them feel comfortable while walking, running, playing, cycling and generally enjoying their community. The system uses a camera and a speed measurement device to capture images of vehicles going faster than the speed limit in these areas.
Warning signs were installed at the end of April along Old Church Road from east of the school property to Airport Road in order to give drivers advance notice of the program starting.
“Safety on our streets is so important and using ASE is one way to help ensure vehicles are not speeding,” says Mayor Allan Thompson. “As we are all driving around in Caledon, I encourage motorists to please drive according to the speed limit and road conditions. If you’re riding your bicycle or walking, be sure to follow the appropriate rules and always be aware of your surroundings.”
The Region of Peel together with the Town of Caledon have identified six school zone locations in Caledon for the ASE program. Caledon Central Public School on Charleston Sideroad is the second location selected. Warning signs that ASE is coming to this location were recently installed.
“Speed enforcement is a reminder that we all need to slow down to keep our communities safe,” said Terry Ricketts, Director of Transportation, Region of Peel. “The automated speed enforcement program will help increase public awareness about the critical need to slow down in school zones and community safety zones, change driver behaviour and ultimately improve road user safety.”
ASE is a program designed to work with other traffic safety programs, including improvements to the road network, educational programs and police enforcement to make roads safer for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.
Other school zone locations identified for the ASE program are:
- Herb Campbell Public School on King Street
- Caledon East Public School on Airport Road
- Palgrave Public School on Highway 50
- Alton Public School on Main Street
The ASE unit will be rotated amongst these locations or other community safety zones on regional roads.
For more information on the ASE program, visit Automated Speed Enforcement in Ontario.
Media contacts
Gloria Leonardis
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 905-791-7800 ext. 4667
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
