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Do You Still Have to Pay Brampton Photo Radar Tickets After Ontario’s Speed Camera Ban?

Ontario’s province-wide ban on municipal automated speed cameras took effect on Nov. 14, leaving many Brampton drivers wondering whether existing photo radar tickets are now invalid. The short answer: no, they’re not.

According to the City of Brampton, any automated speed enforcement (ASE) ticket issued on or before Nov. 13, 2025 remains fully enforceable despite the shutdown of the program.

In a statement, the city confirmed that “ASE tickets issued up to and including Nov. 13, 2025, remain valid,” meaning drivers who received a notice before the cutoff are still obligated to pay the fine or formally dispute the charge.

Tickets Must Still Be Paid or Disputed

Drivers have 30 days from the date on the ticket to either settle the fine or file a dispute. Both actions can be completed through the City of Brampton’s website, which continues to process payments and challenges even though the cameras are no longer active.

Prior to the ban, Brampton had 185 pole-mounted ASE cameras operating throughout the city. The program was halted abruptly after Premier Doug Ford’s government declared ASE ineffective and labelled municipal photo radar a “cash grab.”

What Happens to the Cameras Now?

While Brampton’s lobbying efforts to save its ASE system were unsuccessful, the city plans to reuse the equipment in other road-safety initiatives. Staff are exploring how the existing camera infrastructure could be repurposed as:

  • Red-light cameras

  • Noise monitoring devices

  • Other community safety tools

The city emphasized that intersection monitoring cameras—a separate system being deployed across Brampton—are not affected by the provincial ban. These devices include 360-degree imaging and license plate recognition technology to assist police with criminal investigations and traffic safety.

Province to Fund Alternative Traffic-Calming Measures

As part of the legislation eliminating photo radar, the province will provide municipalities with funds to implement physical traffic-calming features. Brampton says it has already begun installing measures such as:

  • Speed bumps

  • Signage

  • Roundabouts

While ASE cameras have been shut off for good, the city maintains that enforcement and safety initiatives will continue, just using different tools.