Automated Speed Enforcement Program

The Town of New Tecumseth's Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program uses cameras to reduce speeding and improve driver behaviour within School and Community Safety Zones. If a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit in an automated speed enforcement area, the system captures an image that is stored and reviewed by a Provincial Offences Officer. The penalty order, which contains a digitized copy of the image and an enlargement of the licence plate, is mailed to the registered plate holder within 7 days of the offence, outlining next steps and the cost of the associated fine.

The following locations are currently active for a four (4) month period. Click location below to view each Certificate of Accuracy. (Certificate of Accuracy Coming Soon...)

1. Father F.X. O'Reilly Catholic School - Queen Street North, Tottenham

2. Monsignor J.E. Ronan Catholic School - Lilly Street, Beeton

Cameras will be rotated through the Town’s Community Safety Zones and School Zones. A school zone is an area of road in close proximity to a School. A Community Safety Zone is within an area where public safety is of special concern.

Designated Sites for Upcoming Camera Installations

1. Alliston Community Christian School - Adjala-Tecumseth Townline

2. Tecumseth Beeton Elementary School - Patterson Street

As per provincial requirements, “Municipal Speed Enforcement – Coming Soon” signs will be installed at the future locations, and will remain up for at least 90 days to warn motorists where the cameras will be installed.

 Please see the Town’s Community Safety Zones By-law, Schedules.  

Payment Options

You have 30 days to pay the penalty order from the time the ticket is deemed served.

1. Online (Online Payment Coming Soon...) 
2. By mail to the Town Hall - 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston Ontario L9R 1H2
3. In-Person Payment at Town Hall 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston.
   • Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Drop Box Location (cheque or money order).
• Town Hall - 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston - South Side Entrance

 Book a Screening Review

You have 30 days from the date the Penalty Order is deemed served to request a Screening Officer Review.

A Screening Officer reviews the Penalty Order and can confirm, vary or set aside the penalty order according to legislation and policy.

The registered owner of the vehicle or an 'authorized representative' may book a screening. Authorized representatives must submit a completed 'Authorization to Act as an Agent Form' in advance of the screening.

The review is conducted virtually or by telephone. Walk in screenings are not accepted.

At the completion of the screening review, a notice of decision will be sent to the registered owner. If you disagree with the Screening Officer's decision, you can request a hearing review with a Hearing Officer within 30 days of receiving the Screening Officer's decision.

 Screening/Hearing Review Forms

When you are unable to attend a Screening or Hearing Review, you can have an agent act on your behalf. If you would like to Authorize an Agent, please fill out the following form.

• Authorization to Act as an Agent

If you would like to request extra time to pay your fine, please fill out the following form. 

• Request for Extension of Time to Pay Fine

If you are unable to meet the deadline to request your screening/hearing review and would like to request more time, please fill out the following form. 

• Request for Extension of Time to Request a Review

If you have accessibility requirements and wish to request accommodation, please fill out the following form. 

• Request for Accommodation 

If you or your agent fails to attend/participate in your scheduled screening meeting, the dispute/screening request will be considered abandoned and the ticket penalty will be upheld. A Failure to Appear Fee of $60 will apply.

A Screening Officer or Hearing Officer review may be rescheduled no later than three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled screening or hearing review by submitting a request by email to ase@newtecumseth.ca or by rescheduling through the booking portal. Only one (1) rescheduling is permitted.

If you don't pay or properly begin a dispute option within 30 days of a ticket having been served, the unpaid penalty and fees will be sent to the Ministry of Transportation for collection.

You will be required to pay all outstanding penalties and fees to renew your vehicle plate permit. You may also face additional fees.

After completing your Screening Review, if you are not satisfied with the decision of the Screening Officer, you have up to 30 days after the screening decision was delivered to request a review by an independent Hearing Officer. Hearing Reviews are conducted virtually or via telephone. To request a review by a Hearing Officer, you or your agent must submit a Notice of Intention to Appear. Failure to show up for a hearing review will result in a Failure to Appear fee of $60. The decision of the hearing officer is final.

The Officer issuing the charge must first verify that there is a certificate of accuracy for the device issued within 12 months of the date of the offence. The Automated Speed Enforcement System Certificates of Accuracy have been made available for disclosure above the the Camera Location Section. Please refer to the location and offence date on your Automated Speed Enforcement System Offence Notice to find the corresponding Certificate of Accuracy.

 The ticket is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle by mail.

Under the Highway Traffic Act, vehicle owners can be held accountable for how their vehicles are used. This is known as liability offence.

ASE cameras are operational and enforce the posted speed limit 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Cameras are not passively recording. They are triggered by vehicles travelling faster than the posted speed limit and take a still photo when that happens.

Automated Speed Enforcement penalties under the administrative penalty system will not impact your driving record or demerit points.

No. As speed limits are not guidelines - they are the law - there is no need to disclose threshold speeds. Driving at, or below, the posted limit will ensure a ticket is not issued.

This is a matter for your insurance company.

Funds generated through the Automated Speed Enforcement program will be used to support all operational aspects of the initiative and towards enhancing community safety.

If you wish to submit a complaint, please fill out the below form.

• Complaint Form
  

Please Note: This complaint cannot be used as the basis to change or void the decision of a Screening or Hearing Officer, including any Administrative Penalties and Administrative Fees due or paid.

• Financial Management and Reporting (ASE)
• Political Interference - Automated Speed Enforcement
• Public Complaint Policy for the Administration of the Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMPs) System
• Screening Officer and Hearing Officer Conflict ASE
• Screening Officer and Hearing Officer Operation Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)
• Setting Aside/Cancellation of Penalty Orders Policy (ASE)