ASE Camera Locations
The Automated Speed Enforcement pilot program for Essa Township will be a valuable tool to assist with improving traffic safety for its residents and commuters that travel through the area. Speed cameras will allow traffic officers to focus elsewhere broadening the coverage area for enforcement activities. Traffic complaints are one of Nottawasaga OPP’s highest calls for service and a program such as this increases our ability to respond. This pilot project is not about revenues generated. Its sole purpose is to slow drivers down and ensuring that everyone gets to their destination safely. With our partners at Global Traffic Group, I am confident that this will be a success and impact speeds on Essa Township roadways.
In accordance with s. 205.1(1) of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, ASE cameras are permitted to be installed:
- in designated Community Safety Zones where the speed limit is less than 80 km/h
- in designated School Zones
"Municipal Speed Camera Coming Soon" signage will be posted for 90 days prior to the camera going live.
Following the 90 day warning period, "Municipal Speed Cameras In Use" signage will be posted. At this point, the ASE cameras are live and will commence capturing data of vehicles driving in excess of the posted speed limit.
Choosing Locations for ASE Cameras
As part of the Transportation Master Plan, the municipality has identified community safety zones and has lowered speed limits on some roads across the municipality in an effort to make streets safer for motorists and pedestrians alike.
The location for each ASE camera is prioritized using a data-driven approach that considers the severity of speeding in the area and other factors such as traffic volumes, collision history and site suitability.
Phase 1 ASE Cameras
Following the 90 day warning period of which commenced on July 27, 2023, ASE cameras were installed in the following designated community safety zones:
- Denney Drive - from Murphy Road to 5th Line
- 25th Sideroad - from 9th Line to 10th Line
- 20th Sideroad - 450 m west of 9th Line to 300 m east of 9th Line
- 5th Line - from 30th Sideroad to County Road 90
- King Street - from Water Street to Vernon Street
Interactive Map of ASE Cameras
The municipality will update this page to advise on Phases 2, 3 and 4 as this information becomes available.
Camera Accuracy
The Certificate of Accuracy will be provided as the "Go Live" date gets closer. Please stay tuned!
Township of Essa
5786 Simcoe County
Road 21, Utopia, ON
L0M 1T0
Phone: 705-424-9770
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302