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Drivers in Bradford West Gwillimbury will soon see red light cameras operating at five intersections across the community.
The cameras are designed to detect vehicles that enter an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red.
“Red light cameras are another tool to help encourage safe driving and reduce collisions at our intersections,” says Mayor James Leduc. “We want everyone travelling through Bradford West Gwillimbury to get where they are going safely. I encourage drivers to pay attention, follow the rules of the road and never enter an intersection after the light has turned red.”
The Red Light Camera program operates under Ontario’s Administrative Penalties framework, the same framework used for parking enforcement. Penalties are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle and do not result in demerit points or affect a driver’s insurance.
When a potential violation is detected, the camera takes two photographs. The first captures the vehicle at or near the stop bar, while the second shows the vehicle in or proceeding through the intersection.
If a violation is confirmed, the registered owner receives a Penalty Order outlining details of the incident, including the length of the yellow and red signals and the vehicle’s recorded speed.
The cameras are located at:
- Holland Street West and Sideroad 10 — eastbound and westbound
- Holland Street West and West Park Avenue — westbound
- Holland Street West and Professor Day Drive/Melbourne Drive — eastbound and westbound
- Holland Street East and Bridge/Dissette Street — westbound
- Line 8 and Barrie Street — eastbound and westbound
The West Park Avenue and Professor Day Drive/Melbourne Drive locations are within Community Safety Zones, where higher penalties apply.
The Town says camera locations were selected based on collision statistics, traffic volumes, red-light-running data, the presence of vulnerable road users, and current and planned construction projects.
Signs identifying the camera locations have been installed ahead of the launch, as required by provincial legislation. The signs must be in place for at least 10 days before the cameras become operational.
Under Ontario Regulation 355/22, the penalty outside a Community Safety Zone is $328.25, consisting of a $260 set fine, $60 victim fine surcharge and $8.25 MTO search fee. Within a Community Safety Zone, the penalty is $493.25, consisting of a $400 set fine, $85 victim fine surcharge and $8.25 MTO search fee.
Residents who receive a Penalty Order can make a payment or submit an appeal request here. Payments can also be made in person at the Town’s Administrative Office at 100 Dissette Street during regular business hours.
The Red Light Camera program officially launches Thursday, September 24th.
For more information about camera locations, penalties, payments and appeals, click here.
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