Automated speed enforcement uses cameras and speed measurement devices to capture images of vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit. This system is one of many broader road safety measures. By altering driver behaviour, the goal is to decrease speeding and increase safety.
You will need your Penalty Order Number and Licence Plate.
For automated speed enforcement tickets with a violation date on or before January 19, 2025, use the court services payment portal to pay. For penalty orders with a violation date of January 20, 2025 and onward, use the new Administrative Penalty Lookup.
Once you have located your penalty, you can pay, dispute, request an extension or accommodation using the online tool.
The Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) systems are installed in Community Safety Zones, which are high-risk areas that aim to enhance pedestrian safety. These systems are deployed in locations where speeding poses a significant threat to vulnerable road users.
To cover more areas with safety concerns, some speed cameras rotate to different Community Safety Zones in the city. This approach allows for broader coverage and helps address safety issues in various neighbourhoods.
The selection of ASE locations is data-driven, relying on historical data related to speeding incidents and collisions. This ensures that the cameras are placed in areas where vehicle speeds are most problematic and can provide the greatest safety benefit.
Find out more about automated speed enforcement and how this contributes to road safety.
Penalty orders are issued to the owner of the vehicle regardless of who was driving.
Automated speed enforcement cameras are designed with rigorous accuracy standards to ensure reliable speed measurements. Before deployment, cameras go through extensive testing under various conditions to verify their reliability. Cameras also undergo regular calibration checks to confirm that they are measuring speed accurately.
Automated speed enforcement penalties are signed by a reviewing provincial offences officer and include a sworn statement that they believe the information is accurate. Automated Speed Enforcement System Certificates of Accuracy have been made available for disclosure in respect to certain provincial offences.
A map of automated speed enforcement and red light camera locations in the City of Toronto is available. Note that some speed cameras are temporary and move to different areas.
See samples of where to find the penalty order number:
For automated speed enforcement tickets with a violation date on or before January 19, 2025, use the court services payment portal or Court Case Lookup. For penalty orders with a violation date of January 20, 2025 and onward, use the new Administrative Penalty Lookup.
If you are attempting to pay a provincial offence, parking violation or other type of penalty, please start by selecting the type of violation for more information.
The Administrative Penalty Lookup only contains violations issued within the city of Toronto. For violations in other municipalities, please refer to their respective websites.
Find out how you can pay your penalty order.
Within 30 days of receiving your penalty order notice you can request a screening review. If you missed this deadline, you can request an extension.
No, you cannot dispute a penalty once a payment has been made.
Once a full or partial payment is made, the matter is no longer eligible to dispute.
If a request to dispute has already been submitted, the request to dispute will be cancelled once a payment has been made.
The City of Toronto does not send text messages or email reminders about penalties or issue reminders through third parties. If you receive a text message claiming to be about a penalty or fine, you are advised to not click on any of the links provided and to delete the message.
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See a list of fees related to penalty orders.
Automated speed enforcement penalties under the administrative penalty system will not impact your driving record or demerit points.
Penalty amounts vary depending on the violation.