CAA Survey Shows 73% of Ontarians Support Speed Cameras
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A new survey commissioned by the Canadian Automotive Association (CAA) shows that Ontarians largely side with the use of automated speed cameras as a means to slow down traffic.
The survey, which focuses on South Central Ontario, was conducted by market researcher DIG Insights. In all, 1,500 people participated in the study, all of whom were Ontario drivers ages 18 and up.
The findings show that 73 per cent of respondents support the use of speed cameras, specifically in school zones or near community centres where there is more pedestrian foot traffic.
The popularity of these devices is a little surprising given the seeming controversy they have sparked in Toronto. Speed cameras have been the targets of ongoing vandalism in the city. Even Premier Doug Ford weighed in, referring to them as a “revenue source,” casting doubt on whether they are legitimate safety devices or cynical cash grabs.
Despite that, the results of this survey seem to suggest that they aren’t just popular, but effective. Indeed, 52 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely to speed up again after passing a speed camera, an increase over last year's figure of 44 per cent.
In addition, 76 per cent believe that speed cameras completely deter drivers from speeding, while 46 per cent of those surveyed said they avoid roads with speed cameras altogether.
Interestingly, there was a spike in speeding ticket recipients in the 2025 survey, with 23 per cent of the sample group receiving a ticket from an automated speed camera this year. This is an increase from the 17 per cent recorded in 2024. Regardless, approval for automated speed cameras remains high.
Surprisingly, 40 per cent of drivers actually admitted to speeding in the previous year’s survey, demonstrating the prevalence of the ongoing issue.
