The association representing Ontario’s municipalities is urging Premier Doug Ford to reconsider his plan to get rid of automated speed cameras, saying it will put pedestrians at risk.

Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don’t ditch them, he will.

The premier calls the cameras a “cash grab,” and suggested that “big huge signs” and “big flashing lights” would more effectively deter speeding.

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