Red light cameras could still be coming to Thunder Bay, Ont., intersections.

The cameras — which are triggered when a traffic light turns red, capturing images of any vehicles running the light so fines could be issued — have been previously considered by city council.

In 2021, councillors voted the measure down, citing high costs.

But a report going to council on Monday says changes to provincial rules may make a red light camera program more feasible in Thunder Bay.

"Currently the City of Thunder Bay Court Services processes Highway Traffic Act offences under the Provincial Offenses Act (POA)," the report states. "The provincial court system is not designed to manage the high volume of offences generated by automated enforcement systems. Automated enforcement offences have been foun

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