Ottawa's speed cameras will turn off later this month

That's when new provincial legislation comes into effect, revoking the legal authority of municipalities to use automated speed enforcement.

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Existing speed cameras in Ottawa will continue to operate until Nov. 14, according to a memo to city council from public works general manager Alain Gonthier. Article content

That’s when amendments to the Highway Traffic Act come into effect under Bill 56, including revoking the legal authority of municipalities to use automated speed enforcement in community safety zones and school zones, which will force the city to turn off its existing cameras . Article content Article content

The new legislation also places oversight for school zone signage under the authority of the Minister of Transportation. That includes granting t