Toronto City Council has passed a new framework to streamline the complaints process around red light and speed camera tickets as it ramps up the use of the technology.
Under the plan, ticket disputes will be moved from the provincial courts to a city-administered penalty system, similar to parking ticket disputes.
"Administrative penalty systems have been successful at the provincial and municipal levels of government, including in the City of Toronto for parking violations, are an effective method of enforcement and dispute resolution, and contribute to trust and confidence in the justice sector," "It's about moving the system forward, but slowing down cars," Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters ahead of the council meeting this week.
"I do know that in some instances if the car is driving slower, less injury and maybe even life saved," Chow said. "By speeding up our efforts to increase this kind of enforcement so that we can get more cameras on the road, it is saying to the driver 'obey the law. Slow down or else there will be consequences.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Toronto City Council votes to lift tobogganing ban at 45 hillsToronto City Council has voted to reverse a ban on tobogganing at 45 hills that were deemed unsafe by park staff.
Read more »
Toronto city council votes to reverse ban on tobogganing at 45 hillsCoun. Brad Bradford 2
Read more »
Dedicated bus lanes, traffic camera changes and sleds on Toronto council agendaLong-awaited improvements are coming to the Dufferin Street corridor — one of the busiest bus routes in the city and an area where population growth is expected to spike in the years ahead.
Read more »
City council hopeful new strategy will bring vibrancy downtown‘I think it is going to change downtown and bring a lot of vibrancy to it’
Read more »
City of Toronto opens applications for CaféTO programThe city of Toronto has opened applications for its CaféTO program, which promises an improved experience for restaurateurs after a challenging 2023 season. The program, which began as a pandemic measure, is now heading into its second permanent year. Last year, a disorganized process led to delays in opening patios, but the city has consulted with business owners to address these issues and start the process earlier this year.
Read more »
Toronto's Moss Park to Get New Community Centre and Revamped ParkToronto's Moss Park neighbourhood is set to receive a new community centre and a renovated park. The City of Toronto has submitted an application for a 7,544.3-sq.-m community centre to replace the existing John Innes Community Centre. The adjacent park will also be transformed. The project began in 2015 as a partnership between the City of Toronto, The 519, and a philanthropic partner. After community consultation, an updated plan was developed to improve the recreation centre, remodel the arena façade, and enhance the park.
Read more »