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Recent provincial legislation removed the authority for municipalities to operate Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) programs. As a result, Kingston’s ASE Pilot Program was discontinued November 14th.
Any speeding infractions recorded prior to November 14th will continue to be processed, and vehicle owners will remain responsible for paying any fines issued, even if the notice was received after the program’s repeal.
Kingston’s automated speed enforcement pilot project launched in the fall of 2024 and operated to November 2025.
Tickets for speeding vary based on how fast the vehicle was going. Fines are outlined in Schedule D of the Provincial Offences Act, the total cost of the ticket will also include a victim fine surcharge and court costs. The Ministry of Transportation does not issue demerit points and driving records are not impacted for automated speed enforcement. Tickets are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle regardless of who is driving the vehicle.
The location of automated speed enforcement varied. Two cameras were rotated between locations approximately every three months. Notice was provided 90 days before a location change with signs at the new location.
Locations for automated speed enforcement were selected through a safety and speed review of all Community Safety Zones in the city. Automated speed enforcement was only used in the City’s Community Safety Zones.
Open the full page Automated Speed Enforcement locations map.
Automated speed enforcement was used be at the following locations:
A camera and a speed measurement device are set up at the location where enforcement is taking place. When a vehicle is detected going faster than the posted speed limit by the measuring device the camera photographs the vehicle’s licence plate. Those photographs are reviewed by a Provincial Offences Officer and if a speeding violation is confirmed a ticket is issued through the mail.
The ticket is mailed to the owner of the vehicle regardless of who was driving. Upon conviction, the only penalty is a fine – no demerit points will be issued nor will the registered owner's driving record be impacted.
Automated speed enforcement is a part of a broader speeding reduction strategy. It is focused on changing driver behaviour to decrease speed and improve safety. It works with other strategies including education, engineering and police enforcement.
Have vehicle speeds reduced during ASE?
The following table shows the average vehicle speeds before and during the running of the ASE cameras.
| Speed limit (km/h) | Average vehicle speed before ASE (km/h) | Average vehicle speed during ASE use (km/h) | Average speed reduction during ASE use (km/h) | |
| Norman Rogers Dr. | 40 | 44 | 37 | 7 |
| Lancaster Dr. | 30 | 32 | 28 | 4 |
| Cataraqui Woods Dr. | 40 | 49 | 44 | 5 |
| Johnson St. | 50 | 55 | 50 | 5 |
| Kirkpatrick St. | 40 | 44 | 39 | 5 |
| Unity Rd. | 50 | 52 | 46 | 6 |
| Woodbine Rd. | 40 | 44 | 41 | 3 |
| Henderson Blvd. | 40 | 42 | 37 | 5 |
The following table shows the 85th percentile speeds before and during the running of the ASE cameras.
| Speed limit (km/h) | 85th percentile before ASE (km/h) | 85th percentile during ASE use (km/h) | 85th percentile reduction during ASE use (km/h) | |
| Norman Rogers Dr. | 40 | 51 | 43 | 8 |
| Lancaster Dr. | 30 | 38 | 33 | 5 |
| Cataraqui Woods Dr. | 40 | 57 | 53 | 4 |
| Johnson St. | 50 | 62 | 58 | 4 |
| Kirkpatrick St. | 40 | 51 | 47 | 4 |
| Unity Rd. | 50 | 60 | 55 | 5 |
| Woodbine Rd. | 40 | 51 | 48 | 3 |
| Henderson Blvd. | 40 | 48 | 44 | 4 |
The following table shows the speed limit compliance before and during the running of the ASE cameras.
| Speed limit compliance before ASE | Speed limit compliance during ASE | |
| Norman Rogers Dr. | 33% | 75% |
| Lancaster Dr. | 44% | 72% |
| Cataraqui Woods Dr. | 12% | 39% |
| Johnson St. | 29% | 56% |
| Kirkpatrick St. | 34% | 62% |
| Unity Rd. | 44% | 72% |
| Woodbine Rd. | 33% | 54% |
| Henderson Blvd. | 41% | 74% |
What are the camera thresholds?
Speed limits are not guideline – they are the law. Driving at or below the posted speed limit is the best way to ensure you don’t receive a ticket.
Are there warnings when entering an area where automated speed enforcement is used?
Signage is located before entering areas where automated enforcement is used. In advance of cameras moving to a site signage will be installed 90-days in advance to let drivers know.
Where can I find the Certificates of Accuracy?
Please refer to the location and offence date on your Offence Notice to find the corresponding certificate of accuracy.
| Location code | Current status | Location name | Offence date and time |
| F001 | Inactive | Norman Rogers Dr. | 2024-09-04 to 2024-12-19 |
| F002 | Inactive | Lancaster Dr. | 2024-09-04 to 2024-12-19 |
| F003 | Inactive | Cataraqui Woods Dr. | 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-25 |
| F004 | Inactive | Johnson St. | 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-25 |
| F005 | Inactive | Kirkpatrick St. | 2025-04-01 to 2025-06-25 |
| F006 | Inactive | Unity Rd. | 2025-04-01 to 2025-06-25 |
| F007 | Inactive | Woodbine Rd. | 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-24 |
| F007 | Active | Woodbine Rd. | 2025-07-24 to 2025-11-14 |
| F008 | Inactive | Henderson Blvd. | 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-22 |
| F008 | Active | Henderson Blvd. | 2025-07-22 to 2025-11-14 |
Why is the vehicle owner and not necessarily the driver the one who receive the ticket?
The cameras only take photographs of the rear license plate of the vehicle and do not photograph or identify the driver. Vehicle owner should ensure that anyone driving their vehicle adheres to the posted speed limits.
Are the cameras always recording?
Cameras are not passively recording. They are triggered by vehicles travelling faster than the posted speed limit and take a still photo when that happens. Additional info is not record or photographed.
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