Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow are at odds over the issue of speed cameras despite their amicable relationship. A recent report by community group Safe Parkside revealed a significant increase in speeding on Parkside Drive following the removal of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras under Ford’s ban.
Ford advocates for using roundabouts and speed bumps as alternatives to speed cameras, criticizing them as a cash grab. Chow, on the other hand, supports the use of speed cameras, emphasizing their effectiveness in promoting road safety.
Safe Parkside’s latest data shows a worrisome surge in speeding violations on Parkside Drive, prompting concerns about public safety. The removal of speed cameras has led to a notable spike in speeding incidents, with motorists exceeding the posted speed limit by significant margins.
Following the removal of the ASE cameras, there has been a call for reinstating them to address the escalating speeding issues in the area. The contrasting viewpoints of Ford and Chow highlight the ongoing debate surrounding the use of speed enforcement measures.
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