Petition calls for ‘Immediate Removal’ of all Speed Enforcement Cameras in Brampton

July 9,2025

REDFM News Desk

Hundreds of people have signed a petition demanding the immediate removal of speed enforcement cameras installed across Brampton. The petition, launched on Change.org last week, criticizes the City of Brampton’s decision to install additional Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras, claiming it places residents under “constant surveillance.” The city recently installed 50 new speed cameras, bringing the total number in Brampton to approximately 150. The goal is to increase this number to 185 by the end of the summer.

Concerns Raised in the Petition:

• Affordability crisis: Residents are already struggling with rising taxes, inflation, and the cost of living.
• Impact on working-class people: The petition claims that these cameras disproportionately affect working-class individuals who are simply trying to commute to work or get home safely.
• Automated fines: The system is described as extracting “hard-earned money” from people through automated ticketing.

The Petition Demands:

• An immediate halt to the installation of new speed cameras.
• The removal of all existing speed cameras.
• Full public disclosure of revenue generated from these cameras.
• Public consultation before implementing any future enforcement plans.

The petition ends with a strong message: “NO to constant surveillance, NO to financial exploitation, and YES to accountability, fairness, and real public safety.”

Speed cameras are typically placed in Community Safety Zones or areas known for high speeding issues. Last year, Brampton City Council approved a plan to hire more enforcement officers and triple the number of speed cameras—an initiative that cost the city approximately $5.97 million.

Additionally, IT spending on the camera and license plate recognition systems increased from $1.3 million to over $11.6 million. Brampton has also transitioned its ASE ticketing system in-house, moving away from its previous partnership with Toronto. City officials say this change will help reduce speeding, improve road safety, and increase revenue for the city.