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Canada: No Signs, $100 Fines: Brampton residents protest speed cameras
Babushahi Bureau
Brampton (Ontario), June 3, 2025– The City of Brampton, already under scrutiny for rising crime and rampant car theft, is now facing backlash from residents over what many are calling a "cash grab" through aggressive speeding ticket enforcement.
In a city grappling with high inflation and economic strain, newly installed speed cameras—which issue $100 fines for exceeding the limit by just 10 km/h—have pushed many over the edge.
What’s angering residents even more is that many of these cameras are installed on poles without any warning signs, leading even cautious drivers to unknowingly rack up tickets.
“For the first time in 30 years, I’ve received a speeding ticket—and I’ve never had one before, not even in other cities,” said one frustrated Brampton driver, who claimed the system is targeting unsuspecting residents rather than promoting road safety.
Unfair Enforcement?
While the city continues to overlook illegal signs, open house boards, and pole advertisements that clutter the streets year-round, it seems to be laser-focused on ticketing drivers, according to several residents.
Critics argue this reflects selective enforcement driven by political motives and revenue generation.
Local residents are now calling on their elected representatives, MPs, and Ontario’s provincial government to investigate what they describe as "systematic exploitation" under the guise of traffic control.
“We’re not against safety,” said a resident, “but there must be transparency and fairness. Warning signs are a basic requirement. This feels like entrapment.”
Protests on the Horizon
Amid growing public outrage, there are reports that city-wide protests may soon take place to demand accountability and revisions to the current speed camera policy.
Until then, many Brampton residents remain disillusioned with a system they believe prioritizes penalties over public trust.