Notice: January 20, 2025 - For automated speed enforcement tickets with a violation date on or before January 19, 2025, use Court Case Lookup to pay, dispute or check current status. For penalty orders with a violation date of January 20, 2025 and onward, use the new Administrative Penalty Lookup.
The Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program is a Vision Zero road safety initiative aimed at eliminating traffic-related injuries and fatalities. It uses a camera and speed measurement device to detect and capture images of vehicles travelling in excess of the posted speed limit.
ASE is intended to enhance road safety by:
ASE systems are installed in Community Safety Zones. The ASE systems are mobile or permanent (pole-mounted). The mobile ASE systems rotate regularly which provides an opportunity to address a greater number of areas with safety concerns and provide a wider-ranging deterrent effect. "Coming soon" warning signs will be posted 90 days before violations are issued at any new ASE locations. Warning letters will not be issued.
ASE sites are selected based on data that indicates where speed and collisions have been a problem in Community Safety Zones (Provincial regulations only allow ASE in Community Safety Zones or School Zones). Additional considerations include planned road work, speed limit changes, obstructions to the equipment, boulevard space, and the road environment (ex. sharp curves or steep hills). Requests to install an ASE system at a particular location will be taken into consideration during this process.
To submit a request for ASE, or to view a map of where ASE systems are currently installed, visit www.toronto.ca/ASE
Signs will be posted advising motorists when they are in a Community Safety Zone with an active ASE system. In addition, advisory signs will be posted at least 90 days prior to the issuance of violation notices.
For ASE camera inquiries, comments and complaints, please contact the Automated Speed Enforcement team at ASE@toronto.ca.
ASE units capture images of offending vehicles (including rear license plates) and their detected speed. All evidence data is encrypted to ensure that it can only be read by the ASE processing software. ASE systems do not capture images or video of the driver, or vehicles that are not speeding.
All images from ASE systems are reviewed by a Provincial Offences Officer who has been designated by the Province. The Provincial Offences Officer reviews whether or not a speeding offence has occurred, and if confirmed, issues a notice of Penalty Order (violation notice) to the registered plate owner, regardless of who was driving.
No demerit points will be issued and there is no impact on the recipient's driving record. Fines are consistent with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. ASE violation notices will be issued within 23 days of the date of offence. It's expected that it will take approximately 2-4 weeks for the owner of the vehicle to receive a Penalty Order in the mail.
Information on paying or disputing an ASE violation notice or Penalty Order can be found on the City of Toronto website.
For inquiries related to paying or disputing an ASE violation, please contact 416-397-8247, email APSOperations@toronto.ca, or visit www.toronto.ca/APS.
Registered plate owners that receive an ASE Penalty Order or violation notice have two options:
Payments can be made by anyone, as long as they have the penalty number and total amount payable listed on the violation notice.
Note: It may take a few days for the violation notice to appear online.
You may view images of an ASE offence or check the status of a Penalty Order online.
Note: For automated speed enforcement tickets with an offence date on or before January 19, 2025, registered plate owners have three options:
1) Pay the fine;
2) Request an early resolution meeting; or
3) Request a trial
If you request a trial, you may request disclosure. Disclosure can be requested by fax or by submitting a written request to the appropriate prosecutor's office. Please make sure you provide all relevant information, including the name of the defendant, the charge, the date of the offence, the trial date, courtroom number, the time of trial, and the name and phone number of the person to contact when the disclosure is ready for pickup.
You will be notified when your disclosure package is ready. If you have any further questions pertaining to your request, you should contact the appropriate prosecutor's office.
There is no cost associated with requesting disclosure. Forms can be downloaded prior to attending the court office. Further information and disclosure request forms can be found on the City of Toronto website.
Each camera unit costs approximately $50,000 annually to operate and maintain, including the associated software used for processing violations.
Vandalism to ASE units or signage can be reported to the Automated Speed Enforcement team by email at ASE@toronto.ca. If graffiti is discriminatory, hateful, or gang-related, please contact the Toronto Police Non-Emergency line or file a police report online. If you are witnessing graffiti crime or other vandalism in progress, call 911 to provide the location and description of the suspects.
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