​​Safer streets for children, families and all road users as Brampton advances the next phase of road safety initiatives beyond Automated Speed Enforcement 

​BRAMPTON, ON (June 26, 2026) – As the school year comes to an end and more children and families spend time outdoors, the City of Brampton is continuing to prioritize road safety initiatives to protect road users and create safer streets across the community.

As part of its Vision Zero Strategy, the City is exploring several new initiatives while investing in a range of programs and infrastructure to improve road safety. Following the end of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) programs in Ontario in November 2025, the City has taken a proactive approach to advancing the next phase of road safety initiatives through a combination of technology, innovation and strategic investments. This includes:

Expanding red light camera enforcement and ticket processing in Brampton

The City continues to leverage automated traffic enforcement technology by developing a City-led Red Light Camera (RLC) program. Red light cameras are a proven road safety tool that helps reduce dangerous driving behaviours at intersections and decrease the risk of serious collisions.

Under the proposed program, Brampton's red light camera network would grow to up to 35 cameras by 2028, building on the 15 cameras currently operating in the city and adding 20 new cameras through a phased implementation plan. Beginning this summer, two red light cameras will be installed and are expected to become operational in 2027. The locations will be selected using collision and traffic data, with future camera locations identified by considering road safety risks, traffic volumes, collision history and enforcement priorities.

Additionally, Brampton is working toward processing red light camera tickets on behalf of Peel Region at the Sandalwood Operations Centre (175 Sandalwood Parkway), which is anticipated to begin in 2027. By leveraging existing infrastructure, technology and staff expertise, the City will continue to grow Brampton's Administrative Penalty System while expanding its role in automated enforcement through regional partnerships. The City will also continue to pursue opportunities to provide processing services to other municipalities.

Noise camera technology pilot program

The City is proposing a one-year noise camera technology pilot program, anticipated to begin in fall 2026. Noise camera technology uses a combination of microphones and cameras to detect and identify vehicles producing excessive noise. When the microphones detect sound exceeding a set decibel threshold, the system captures an image of the offending vehicle and records the licence plate.

Tickets for noise offences captured by the technology will not be issued during the pilot, however, the data collected through the pilot will help the City evaluate the effectiveness of this emerging technology and assess vehicle noise violation patterns in pilot locations. The findings will inform future enforcement strategies and support ongoing efforts to address resident concerns about excessive and disruptive vehicle noise. The data will also support ongoing advocacy efforts for legislative and regulatory changes to enable automated noise enforcement in Ontario.

As a next step in developing the pilot program, the City will undertake a Privacy Impact Assessment to evaluate privacy considerations, ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and support compliance with applicable legislative requirements before implementation.

Supporting Peel Regional Police investigations

Building on the City's recent deployment of community safety technology at 50 intersections​ across Brampton, including 360-degree cameras and Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, the City and Peel Regional Police are continuing to explore opportunities for data-sharing and technology integration by transferring some ASE cameras to Peel Regional Police for deployment as ALPR systems. The additional ALPR technology will help Peel Regional Police investigate crimes, locate vehicles connected to criminal activity and support proactive community safety initiatives across Brampton and Peel Region.

The City continues to work with Peel Regional Police to finalize a partnership framework that leverages innovative technology to strengthen crime prevention, community safety and public well-being across Brampton and Peel Region.

Road safety initiatives in the City of Brampton 

The City continues to invest and deploy a comprehensive suite of road safety measures, including:

• 210 Community Safety Zones with enhanced safety measures and increased penalties for speeding violations.
• 15 Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zones with reduced speed limits to improve safety on local streets.
• More than 150 streets with speed cushions installed across residential neighbourhoods to calm traffic and reduce speeding.
• 42 Pedestrian Crossovers and 116 Accessible Pedestrian Signals that improve safety and accessibility by creating safer, more predictable crossings for all pedestrians.

Supported by $6.9 million from Ontario's Road Safety Initiative Fund and an application for up to an additional $27.9 million, the City will continue investing in traffic calming measures, enhanced signage and pedestrian safety infrastructure.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. This summer, everyone can do their part by slowing down, obeying posted speed limits, watching for children and sharing the road with patience and courtesy. For more information about Brampton's Vision Zero Strategy and road safety initiatives, including the Traffic Calming Map, visit brampton.ca/roadsafety.​

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“As the school year comes to an end and more children and families spend time outdoors, road safety becomes even more important. Brampton is continuing to build on its Vision Zero commitment through new investments in road safety technology, traffic calming measures and community safety initiatives. From expanding red light camera enforcement to exploring noise camera technology and strengthening partnerships with Peel Regional Police, we are taking action to create safer streets, safer neighbourhoods and a safer city for everyone.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“As summer begins and more children are walking, cycling and spending time outdoors with family and friends, road safety becomes even more important. Every parent wants peace of mind knowing their child can travel safely through their neighbourhood. Whether it's Community Safety Zones, traffic calming measures or innovative safety technologies, these investments are about protecting road users and creating safer communities where families can thrive.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Legislative Services Section, City of Brampton

​“Creating safer roads requires more than a single solution. It takes a coordinated approach that combines engineering, technology, infrastructure and data-driven decision-making. From expanding red light camera enforcement and exploring noise camera technology to investing in traffic calming measures and intersection safety improvements, Brampton continues to implement innovative solutions that improve safety for all road users. These investments support our Vision Zero goals and help build a safer, more resilient transportation network for a growing city.” - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Public Works and Engineering Section, City of Brampton​