Councillor Santos Makes Final Appeal to Premier Ford: Work With Us, Not Against Us on Speed Camera Compromise
Councillor Rowena Santos is urging Premier Doug Ford to collaborate with municipalities on a balanced approach to Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) instead of eliminating it. She calls for keeping speed cameras in school zones, targeting excessive speeding, and ensuring fair fines. Santos emphasizes that ASE remains one of the most effective tools for protecting residents and reducing dangerous driving.
Highest Speeding Vehicles (ASE Camera) – Top 10
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are helping to keep Brampton’s roads safer by encouraging drivers to slow down gradually, especially near schools and in Community Safety Zones. In one case, an ASE camera recorded a vehicle going 200 km/h on McVean Drive, underscoring just how dangerous extreme speeding can be. These cameras are a proven, effective alternative to physical speed bumps on wider, busy roads where safety and traffic flow both matter.
Councillor Santos Urges Premier Ford to Show Leadership Not Dictate One-Sided Terms on Speed Camera Ban
I have read the letter Premier Ford wrote to Mayor Brown, Mayor Meed Ward, and other municipalities doubling down on his decision to unilaterally ban Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) in Ontario. While I understand the Premier’s concerns about fairness and transparency, this decision is deeply disappointing. Public safety should never become a casualty of politics. […]
Keeping Our Kids Safe: Why Brampton Needs Speed Cameras
Councillor Rowena Santos defends Brampton’s speed cameras, stressing they save lives, calm traffic, and protect kids in school zones. Residents support them, and she urges the province to keep this proven safety tool in place.
Standing Up for Road Safety: Motion to Oppose Province-Wide Ban on Speed Cameras
This morning, I introduced a motion at Brampton’s Committee of Council in response to Premier Doug Ford’s decision to cancel the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program across Ontario. The Premier’s decision, not shared by many municipalities, will jeopardize public safety, undo years of progress, and waste millions already invested in Brampton. The motion was seconded […]
Councillor Rowena Santos Calls on Premier to Compromise with Municipalities, Maintain Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program
Brampton, ON – Councillor Rowena Santos is urging the Province to maintain Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) as a critical road safety measure, while ensuring the program is implemented fairly and transparently. “Automated Speed Enforcement saves lives. It is not about revenue, it is about protecting our children and keeping our community safe,” said Councillor Santos. […]
Statement from Councillor Rowena Santos on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)
Safety must always be the top priority. Automated Speed Enforcement has proven to be a valuable tool in reducing speeding, preventing collisions, and protecting our most vulnerable residents, especially children and seniors in school zones, parks, and community areas. I do not support eliminating ASE, as Premier Ford has suggested. Instead, I believe the solution […]
Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement program delivers safer streets
The City of Brampton provided an update revealing the significant, positive results of its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. This new data demonstrates the program’s effectiveness in lowering speeds and creating safer streets.
Getting the facts straight; busting common myths about Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement program
Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program is effectively reducing speeding and saving lives, with strong public support—86% of residents back its use in Community Safety Zones. Backed by local and international data, ASE has led to speed reductions of up to 18 km/h and fewer serious collisions. Myths about cost, fairness, and privacy are debunked, with city officials emphasizing that ASE is about safety, not revenue.
Project E.R.A.S.E. to Crack Down on Street Racing and Dangerous Driving
Peel Regional Police have kicked off the 2025 edition of Project E.R.A.S.E., a joint crackdown on illegal street racing and stunt driving across the GTA. With a 154% spike in charges since 2022, the campaign runs from May to October, combining targeted enforcement, community engagement, and tougher penalties—including $800 fines and vehicle impoundments. In 2024, over 2,100 charges were laid and 1,119 vehicles investigated. Partnering with local police forces and led in part by Brampton Councillor Rowena Santos, the initiative supports Vision Zero and aims to make streets safer for everyone.