In December 1998, the provincial government enacted Bill 102, Red Light Cameras Pilot Projects Act, 1998, to allow designated municipalities to use red light cameras for up to two years following date of proclamation

A pilot project followed which included six municipalities - the Cities of Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa and the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Peel and Waterloo

70 intersections were selected for the pilot project (38 in Toronto)

18 cameras were rotated throughout the 70 intersections during the pilot project (10 cameras rotated among 38 intersections in Toronto)

Installation of the cameras is part of a program aimed at improving safety for all road users by reducing red light running at intersections

Cameras photograph vehicles that enter the intersection after the traffic signal turns red

Municipalities are committed to improving traffic safety for the travelling public

The City of Toronto's cost for the pilot project was over $7 million.

In August 2004, the province passed legislation allowing the six municipalities to operate red light cameras indefinitely.

In June 2007, the provincial government amended the Regulations under the Highway Traffic Act, to permit designated municipalities to use additional cameras at designated locations.

Currently there are 180 intersections (114 in Toronto)

154 cameras are rotated throughout the 180 intersections (in Toronto, 87 cameras are rotated among 114 intersections)

In January 2010, the Province of Ontario increased the fine for red light running from $180.00 to $325.00, recognizing that seriousness and often consequences of red light running.