By Mike Renzella
The Haldimand Press
HALDIMAND—The Ontario government has greenlit a new plan to utilize photo radar to catch motorists breaking the law in school zones and community safety areas.
“I am absolutely in favour of the implementation of photo radar in selected school zones. Speeding is an issue all over the province and if we are provided with a deterrent (such as photo radar) that can decrease the liberties taken by many motorists, I am all for it,” said Ward 3 Councillor Dan Lawrence.
Ward 6 Councillor Bernie Corbett agrees: “I definitely think it will be very effective in addressing some of our speeding concerns and I am in favour of it.”
The greenlight comes after a strong push by the city of Toronto, who sees it as a vital part of their ‘Vision Zero’ plan, which is built around a target of reaching zero traffic-related fatalities. Although County officials and councillors see the program as a win, its implementation may take some time.
There are a few regulations that need to be established before the program can be activated in Haldimand. Regulations include the need to study exactly what constitutes a community safety zone to ensure radars are deployed in areas with the highest risk of accidents; posted signage alerting motorists of the coming changes for a minimum of 90 days prior to issuing fines; and a review of the program by the Ministry of Transportation after 180 days of usage.
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