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As part of our ongoing commitment to road safety, the City is launching an Automated Speed Enforcement program, which uses cameras and speed measurement devices to enforce speed limits in identified areas.

The program will launch with 2 mobile cameras to be rotated throughout various locations across the city. Cameras will be positioned in Community Safety Zones, prioritizing these sites based on speeding concerns, overall traffic volumes and collision history.

How can I manage  an ASE penalty notice(pay, request an extension, or appeal)?

  • Access the Online Portal

    • Go to the link provided on your printed notice.

    • Enter your Citation Number and PIN, found on your notice.

  • Review Your Ticket Details

    • You will see information such as violation date, location, speed limit and recorded speed, fine amount, and due date.

  • Make a Payment

    • Click Pay Online to pay your fine using a credit card or other accepted methods.

    • You may also request a payment extension by clicking Payment Extension Request.

  • Appeal a Ticket

    • If you wish to contest your citation, click Schedule Screening.
I've received an ASE penalty notice, what are my options?
If someone receives an ASE penalty the options will be included in more detail on the penalty order. However, in short, the penalty order recipient has two options:

1.    Pay the penalty amount according to the instructions outlined on the penalty order.
2.    Request to attend a screening to appeal the penalty order. 

It is important to note that if one of the options is not exercised within 30 days of the date of service indicated on the penalty order, it will be deemed that the registered vehicle owner does not wish to dispute the penalty and the offence will be affirmed. Once affirmed, additional costs will be added to the total payable amount, as indicated on the penalty order. If the penalty amount is not paid and goes into default, an additional administrative fee will be added. 

Failure to pay a penalty may affect the registered vehicle owners’ ability to renew their licence plate or drivers licence, until the penalty and all additional fees are paid.
 Why is the City implementing this program?
 The Automated Speed Enforcement program is another way the City is enhancing road safety across Clarence-Rockland.
 What is Automated Speed Enforcement?
 Automated speed enforcement is a system that uses a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits remotely in Community Safety Zones. If a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit in an automated speed enforcement area, the camera system captures an image, which is reviewed by a Provincial Offences Officer. If it is determined that a speeding offence occurred, an image of the offence, a penalty order is generated, including a picture of the vehicle and license plate and associated fine, and mailed to the registered vehicle owner (regardless of who was driving at the time) within 30 days. No demerit points will be issued and the driving record of the vehicle’s registered owner will not be impacted.
 Is this program a pilot or permanent?
 The City’s Automated Speed Enforcement program is permanent.
I’ve seen the terms “citation number” and “penalty notice number”—are they different?
These terms are used interchangeably and refer to the same document. Whether you see “citation number” or “penalty notice number,” it refers to your automated speed enforcement ticket number and carries the same meaning.
 Is automated speed enforcement effective?
 Automated speed enforcement is an effective tool in raising awareness of posted speed limits and ensuring drivers comply with them. Evidence and research indicate other cities have effectively used automated speed enforcement to reduce speeds on community roads, contributing to a safer road network for all users. The program is designed to work together with other methods and strategies, including road designs, education initiatives and traditional police enforcement
 Where are the cameras being installed?
 Two cameras will be placed at the following locations:
  • County Road 17 between Charbonneau and Landry
  • County Road 17 between Canaan and Carmen Bergeron
 How will I know if I’m driving in an area with a speed enforcement camera?
 Signage will be posted within each Community Safety Zone where a camera is coming soon or active.
 Will there be a warning period before cameras are installed?
 Yes. Before the program can officially launch and any penalties are issued, the Province of Ontario has stipulated that “MUNICIPAL SPEED CAMERA COMING SOON” signs be implemented 90 days before a camera is activated. Once the 90-day period is up, these warning signs will be replaced with “MUNICIPAL SPEED CAMERA IN USE” signs. At this point, penalties will begin to be issued.
 How accurate are automated speed enforcement cameras at detecting speed?
 Automated speed enforcement is just as accurate at detecting speed as traditional speed measurement devices used by police. A Certificate of Accuracy of camera at each location is provided.
 Does the automated speed enforcement system capture and store video footage and images?
 No. The automated speed enforcement system used in Ontario is not a video-based system; only a still image of the licence plate is captured.
 Who is responsible for vandalism and damage to cameras?
 The City’s camera vendor will be responsible for maintaining damaged and vandalized cameras. The service agreement with the vendor includes all routine maintenance, accidental and purposeful damage to the camera equipment, and vandalism to the units. 

The vendor will conduct ongoing maintenance of all cameras and provide a monthly summary of their performance.
 Is there a set speed above which the camera will issue a penalty?
 There is a provincial steering committee that establishes guidelines such as threshold speeds. This committee is comprised of traffic engineers and police officials who are experienced in speed control measures. 

Any driver travelling at or below the posted speed limit will be observed as following the rules established in the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and will not be captured by the automated speed enforcement cameras. All of the City of Clarence-Rockland's cameras will be programmed by the camera vendor in accordance with the guidelines set by the provincial steering committee. This ensures uniformity and transparency across the province. 
 How are camera locations chosen and prioritized?
 Cameras will be positioned within Clarence-Rockland’s Community Safety Zones and prioritized based on traffic data and land uses, centered around  speeding concerns, overall traffic volumes and collision history.
 What is the maximum number of ASE penalties someone can receive?
 There is no maximum number of penalties a vehicle can receive. A penalty will be issued to the registered plate owner each time their vehicle exceeds the speed limit in an automated speed enforcement zone. Speed limits are not guidelines – they are the law, and the best way to avoid receiving a penalty is to comply with the posted speed limit.
 How are ASE penalties processed?
 After the system captures an image of the vehicle exceeding the speed limit, the image is stored and sent to a processing centre. The image and camera data is then reviewed by a Provincial Offences Officer to determine if there is sufficient evidence to confirm a speeding violation occurred. If so, the officer will affirm the offence, and a penalty order is mailed to the registered vehicle owner. The penalty order contains a digitized copy of the image captured by the ASE camera and an enlargement of the plate portion. 
 Will an ASE penalty affect my insurance?
 While an ASE penalty will not result in demerit points, a speeding penalty – whether issued by a police officer or through automated speed enforcement – could affect your insurance. Contact your insurance provider for more details.
 What are the fines associated with an automated speed enforcement penalty?
 ASE fine and penalty amounts are determined by the ONTARIO REGULATION 355/22, under the HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT and they correspond with the amount over the speed limit the vehicle is travelling at when the image is taken. The total payable indicated on the penalty order includes the Contravention amount, Authorized Requestor Information Services (ARIS system) fee for plate owner information product and the Victim Component (VC), which is credited to the provincial Victims' Justice Fund account.
  1. Contravention amount: this is comparable to POA set fines. Please note that the contravention amount is comparable to existing POA set fines for the corresponding offence of speeding in a community safety zone (CSZ), irrespective of whether the contravention occurred in a CSZ or school zone (i.e., the contravention amount is doubled). The contravention amounts are noted in O. Reg 355/22. 
  2. Victim Component (VC): this is the same as the POA victim fine surcharge, except where the penalty amount is varied on appeal. Please see the VC section of the program guidelines for further information, as well as ss.6(2), 6(3), 6(4) and 6(5) of O. Reg 355/22.
  3. Authorized Requestor Information Services (ARIS system) fee for plate owner information product: the amount of $8.25 reflects the costs incurred by the municipality to access the name and most recent address of the person who is subject to the penalty order and will also be paid by the contravener. Note: when obtaining plate registrant information, the registrant’s most recent address must be obtained, and not the address on the date that the contravention occurred. 

 

Set Penalty Amounts

Kilometres per hour over the maximum speed limit ​Penalty Rate
​1 to 19 kilometres per hour over the maximum speed limit ​  $5 per kilometre 
​20 to 29 kilometres per hour over the maximum speed limit ​  $7.50 kilometre
​30 to 49 kilometres per hour over the maximum speed limit ​  $12 per kilometre
​50 kilometres per hour or more over the maximum speed limit ​  $19.50 per kilometre 

Victims' Justice Fund 

​Amount determined in Table (1) ​Victims' Justice Fund Amount
​$0 - $50 ​$10
​$51 - $75 ​$15
​$76 - $100 ​$20
​$101 - $150 ​$25
​$151 - $200 ​$35
​$201 - $250 ​$50
​$251 - $300 ​$60
​$301 - $350 $75​
​$351 - $400 ​$85
​$401 - $450 $95​
​$451 - $500 ​$110
​$501 - $1000 ​$125
 What is the provincial Victims' Justice Fund?
 Created by the Ontario Government, the Victims’ Justice Fund provides victims of crime with financial assistance for expenses in the case of an in-person hearing. Learn more on the Ministry of the Attorney General’s website.
 Is automated speed enforcement simply a revenue-generating tool?
 Automated speed enforcement is about safety. The system will only operate in Community Safety Zones where our most vulnerable residents – including children and seniors – are often found. Complying with the posted speed limit will ensure a penalty is not issued. 
 How will privacy for the information collected by the automated speed enforcement system be maintained?
 The information will be stored on a secure server or a secure cloud-based system.
 Is the penalty issued to the driver of the vehicle?
 No. A penalty is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
How will I receive my automated speed enforcement ticket?
 Tickets are only sent by traditional mail. You will not receive tickets by text message. Be vigilant — scam attempts often claim to be speeding tickets sent by SMS. If you receive a suspected ticket by text, do not click any links.

The penalty order is sent to the registered vehicle owner by mail at the last known address on file with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
 If I got caught by a speed camera, how long does it take for the penalty order to arrive in the mail?
 Penalty orders are expected to arrive within 30 days (or less) of when the violation occurs.
 Why does the registered vehicle owner receive the penalty order instead of the person who was driving when the image was taken?
 Privacy legislation does not allow cameras to capture of images of individuals who are driving though an automated speed enforced zone. This is the same with red-light cameras. Owner liability results in the registered vehicle owner receiving the penalty order.
 If the penalty order goes to the vehicle owner, what about people who lease or rent cars?
 Like toll charges, most rental agreements include a clause that enables rental agencies to pass any fines incurred along to the driver, sometimes with an additional administration fee.