​​​Seven AI-enabled units now operational, supporting faster enforcement, improved compliance and safer neighbourhoods

BRAMPTON, ON (June 10, 2026) – The City of Brampton has officially expanded its Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) program​, deploying seven AI-enabled units on by-law enforcement vehicles to support parking enforcement, improve operational efficiency and enhance community safety. ​​

 City of Brampton marks the expansion of its Automated Licence Plate Recognition program, with seven units now deployed across the by-law enforcement fleet. Credit: City of Brampton

Parking enforcement remains one of the top concerns raised by residents through Service Brampton, with by-law enforcement officers responding to more than 2,300 parking-related service requests each week. As Brampton continues to grow, the City is taking action to address these concerns through increased enforcement resources, proactive patrols and innovative technology.

Originally introduced in 2019 with a single enforcement vehicle, the ALPR program has been expanded through the 2026 Budget with six additional AI-enabled units, bringing the City's total fleet to seven vehicles. The enhanced technology automatically scans licence plates and enables penalty notices to be issued directly to registered licence plate holders by mail, streamlining enforcement processes and allowing officers to focus on other community safety priorities. Designed with privacy in mind, the technology captures only the information necessary to identify potential by-law violations and issue penalty notices, while filtering out irrelevant images and information that are not required for enforcement purposes.

The ALPR expansion is part of the City's broader strategy to strengthen parking enforcement and improve compliance across Brampton. By-law enforcement officers patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week, responding to complaints and prioritizing situations that pose the greatest risk to public safety, such as blocked emergency access routes. 

 City of Brampton by-law enforcement vehicle equipped with AI-enabled Automated Licence Plate Recognition technology. Credit: City of Brampton

The City is also using 311 service request data to identify neighbourhoods experiencing recurring parking concerns and deploy officers more strategically. This proactive approach helps address violations before they escalate and ensures enforcement resources are focused where they are needed most.

Building on this momentum, the 2026 Budget includes funding for 51 additional by-law enforcement officers, including 12 dedicated to parking and towing enforcement. Together with the expanded ALPR program, these investments are helping the City increase enforcement capacity, improve compliance and maintain safe, accessible streets across Brampton. 

Safe and accessible neighbourhoods depend on everyone doing their part. By following parking and street use by-laws, residents can help be good neighbours, create stronger communities and ensure Brampton's streets remain safe and accessible for all. Learn more at brampton.ca/parking.  ​

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“Residents deserve safe, accessible streets and neighbourhoods. This investment sends a clear message: if you choose to ignore the rules, there will be consequences. By expanding our Automated Licence Plate Recognition program and strengthening enforcement resources, we are giving our officers the tools they need to identify violations faster, hold offenders accountable and keep our communities safe. Brampton is taking a proactive approach to enforcement and making it clear that illegal parking will not be tolerated.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“When residents cannot access their driveways, emergency routes are blocked or neighbourhood streets become unsafe, it impacts their daily lives and peace of mind. We hear these concerns regularly, and residents deserve to know their concerns are being taken seriously. This investment is about creating safer, more accessible neighbourhoods where families, seniors and all residents can feel confident that issues affecting their quality of life are being addressed.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Legislative Services Section, City of Brampton

“Community safety starts with the basics, and that includes ensuring roads, sidewalks and emergency access routes remain clear and accessible. The expansion of the Automated Licence Plate Recognition program provides enforcement officers with additional tools to proactively address parking violations, improve compliance and support safer neighbourhoods across Brampton. This investment reflects the City's ongoing commitment to creating a community where residents feel safe and supported.” - Michael Palleschi, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 and 6; Chair, Community Safety Advisory Committee, City of Brampton

“Our officers work around the clock to respond to concerns, conduct proactive patrols and help keep Brampton's neighbourhoods safe and accessible. The expansion of our Automated Licence Plate Recognition program provides our team with advanced, AI-enabled technology that improves efficiency, supports intelligence-led enforcement and streamlines administrative processes. These tools allow our officers to spend more time in the field focusing on enforcement priorities while continuing to deliver exceptional service to residents.”- Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, City of Brampton​