Niagara speed cameras to shut down as Ontario cancels program

Niagara Region speed cameras will stop issuing tickets November 14 as the province repeals municipal authority to run photo radar programs.

The shutdown follows Ontario’s Bill 56, which ends automated speed enforcement across the province. The Region confirmed in a statement to Fort Erie Radio that all cameras will be deactivated that day.

“The Region has been aware of the potential changes and has a process in place to deactivate the program,” said Frank Tassone, director of transportation services.

“We will continue to collaborate with the Province to keep our roads safe, as well as implementing and promoting the Region’s road safety strategy designed to reduce collisions and eliminate fatalities.”

The Region’s data shows speeding violations dropped by 86 per cent in 2023 when speed cameras were first introduced, and average driving speeds fell by 9 km/h.

Niagara Region reported more than 50,000 automated speed enforcement tickets in 2024, with funds reinvested back into the program and other road safety initiatives.

Two speed cameras were previously located in Fort Erie’s community safety zones: one on Central Avenue near Our Lady of Victory Catholic School and another on Garrison Road west of Spears Road near Garrison Road Public School, which was added in May and removed in August.

A red-light camera at Pettit Road and Daytona Drive remains active, as red-light enforcement is not affected by the new law.

In a statement to Fort Erie Radio, the Town of Fort Erie’s infrastructure services said all municipal school zones already have school zone warning signs in place so none will need to be added to meet the Ministry of Transportation’s requirements.

Mayor Wayne Redekop said in a statement last September that one of the most frequent complaints he receives is about the speed cameras but supported their use as they “provide for a safer environment for children and pedestrians.”

The mayor also noted in September that improved signage and faster ticket notification are needed to avoid repeat offences and comply with the speed limit.

Deactivated cameras may stay in place briefly while vendor Redflex Traffic Systems removes equipment.

According to the Region, an injury collision occurs roughly every 23 hours and a fatal crash every 44 days on its roads.

Regional staff will prepare a final report in early 2026 detailing program results, safety impacts and potential financial effects from the repeal.

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