The government of Ontario’s proposed bill to prohibit municipal speed cameras was passed into law this week, and will come into effect in November.
The measures, part of the Building a More Competitive Economy Act that was introduced on Oct. 20, came after Premier Doug Ford criticized the speed enforcement measures as a “cash grab.” He said his government would support municipalities that add speed bumps and roundabouts as a traffic calming measure.
The legislation passed on Oct. 30, with Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria saying the speed camera ban will come into effect on Nov. 14. He told reporters that temporary larger signage will be installed in affected areas….