Wellington County will test out some automated speed enforcement cameras for a year.
Starting in 2025, the county will be placing speed cameras around designated school and Community Safety Zones to curb speeding, alter driver behaviour, and increase safety for the community.
In order to install the cameras, the county must install signs warning that the cameras are coming in all designated zones that the county wishes to place cameras.
These 90-day warning signs are currently being installed at seven locations on County roads. “Camera In Use” signs will warn motorists when cameras are active.
The seven trial camera locations were selected based on current traffic data and provide one trial location in each municipality.
“The goal is to educate and provide sufficient warning to all drivers that ASE cameras are in use, while provide ample warning through onsite signage, public education, and a phased in camera activation approach,” said Warden Andy Lennox. “ASE has been proven to slow down traffic and managing speed improves traffic safety for the community.”
“Speed limits are not guidelines – they are the law,” commented Gregg Davidson, County Roads Committee Chair. "The 2025 ASE Pilot Programme will be a reminder we all need to slow down to keep our communities safe. The only way to avoid an ASE ticket will be by driving the speed limit.”
The initial seven Community Safety Zones locations for the ASE Pilot Programme include:
Wellington North
Wellington Road 6 (Sligo Road E) at a point 50 metres west of Church Street North to a point 125 metres west of London Road North.
Mapleton
Wellington Road 11 (Wellington Street S) at the intersection with Andrews Drive to the intersection with Spring Street
Centre Wellington
Wellington Road 18 (Belsyde Avenue E) at the intersection with Highway 6 (Tower Street S) to the intersection with McTavish Street
Erin
Wellington Road 24 (Trafalgar Road) at the intersection with Church
Street to a point 75 metres north of Jane Street
Puslinch
Wellington Road 46 (Brock Road S) at a point 225 metres north of Old Brock Road to a point 300 metres south of Old Brock Road
Minto
Wellington Road 123 (Main Street) at the intersection with Henry
Street to the intersection with York Street
Guelph Eramosa
Wellington Rd 27 (Main St N) at 30 metres West of Rockmosa Dr to 20 metres West of Edgar Bonner Ave
If a vehicle is detected to be travelling more than the posted speed limit in an ASE-enforced location, the registered owner of the vehicle will receive a ticket. For more information about the 2025 ASE Pilot Programme including the seven trial locations, visit: www.wellington.ca/ase.