Municipal Speed Cameras
The Region of Waterloo's Municipal Speed Camera Program
The Province of Ontario has passed legislation banning the use of automated speed enforcement cameras. The Region of Waterloo's Municipal Speed Camera Program will no longer issue speeding tickets effective November 14, 2025. Tickets issued on or before November 13, 2025 remain valid. Vehicle owners are responsible for paying or disputing the ticket by the date indicated on the ticket, even if it is received in the mail after November 14.
Speed camera locations
Speed cameras remain in place temporarily collecting data on vehicle speed, as per the terms of our contract termination with the camera vendor. Effective November 14, 2025, speed camera tickets are no longer being issued. The cameras were leased from the vendor and will be returned at the end of the contract termination.
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News and Reports
Most recent news bulletins:
- Speed cameras in school zones no longer issuing tickets across Waterloo Region (November 14, 2025)
- Waterloo Region Drivers Respond: Roads are getting safer as kids head back to school (September 2, 2025)
- Region of Waterloo Speed Camera Program Expands to New Locations (March 4, 2025)
- Region of Waterloo Speed Camera Program Expands to Two New Locations (February 3, 2025)
- Around the Region - Municipal Speed Cameras Expand to Make Slower, Safer Streets in Waterloo Region (February 7, 2025)
Most recent reports to council:
- Report: Municipal Speed Camera Program – Mid Year Update (September 9, 2025)
- Appendix A: Municipal Speed Camera Program – Mid Year Data by Camera (September 9, 2025)
- Report: Community Safety Zones (August 13, 2024)
- Report: Municipal Speed Camera Program Update
- Report: Traffic and By-Law Changes in Support of Municipal Speed Cameras
Frequently Asked Questions
Discontinuation of the Municipal Speed Camera Program
| Why is the Municipal Speed Camera Program being discontinued? |
| The Government of Ontario passed Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which includes amendments to the Highway Traffic Act prohibiting the use of automated speed enforcement systems across the province. As a result of this new legislation, all municipalities must discontinue their speed camera programs. In accordance with these requirements, Waterloo Region ended its Municipal Speed Camera program and speed cameras ceased issuing tickets on Thursday, November 13, 2025. |
| Will new school zone signs be installed in all school zones or only in school zones where there was a speed camera in place? |
| To comply with Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, speed camera signs will be replaced with new provincially mandated school zones signs. The signs will be installed as soon as operationally possible. At this time, the new signs will be installed in the 28 school zones that previously had a speed camera. |
| Why are the cameras still up? |
| The cameras will remain in place temporarily collecting data on vehicle speed, as per the terms of our contract termination with the camera vendor. Effective November 14, 2025, speed camera tickets are no longer being issued. The cameras were leased from the vendor and will be returned at the end of the contract termination. |
| Am I still responsible for paying a ticket if it was received after November 13, 2025? |
| Yes. Speed camera tickets may be received in the mail after November 13 if they were issued on or before November 13, 2025.Vehicle owners are responsible for paying or disputing the ticket by the date indicated on the ticket. |
| What happens if I don’t pay the ticket? |
| Unpaid tickets are sent to the Ministry of Transportation. Outstanding fines will impact your ability to renew your vehicle license. |
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