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How often does the city receive speeding complaints?
We typically receive multiple inquiries with respect to traffic calming (speeding) in a given month. There are certain times throughout the year when we receive a higher volume of inquiries such as the beginning of a school year, when the weather turns warmer as vehicles and pedestrians are sharing the right-of-way, or when there is a related issue before City Council.
Why do we have speeding issues?
Drivers tend to drive the speed they feel comfortable with in an area. This can vary throughout the City based on factors such as familiarity, distractions, and the posted speed limit.
It's important to understand that what feels safe for drivers may not feel safe for pedestrians, cyclists, or property owners.
Have any other cities adopted a city-wide speed reduction?
Municipalities outside of Ontario such as Calgary and Edmonton have moved forward with a reduction, dropping the City-wide speed limit to 40km/hr, while Whistler, BC has taken a step further and reduced all City Streets to 30km/hr. No Ontario municipality has moved forward with implementing a City-wide reduction to date, though Cities such as Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa have lowered the speed limit in widespread areas while others, including Sarnia and London, have implemented reduction in specific zones.
Where does the City of Sarnia have reduced speed limits already?
The City has reduced speed limits within our Community Safety Zones and on some additional streets within the City such as Russell Street, Trudeau Drive, Finch Drive, Kathleen Avenue, Afton Drive, Errol Road and Old Lakeshore Road.
What would a City-Wide speed limit reduction mean?
A city wide speed limit reduction would propose reducing the speed limit on any street within the City that is not classified as an arterial road to 40 km/hr. If the posted speed limit was already 40km/hr or less (Old Lakeshore Road), that speed limit would remain in place. The posted speed limit for arterial roads would remain the same as they are today. Signage would indicate that unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within the City of Sarnia is 40km/hr.
What would a neighborhood specific speed limit reduction mean?
A neighborhood speed limit reduction would mean that all streets within a specific residential area (ie. Heritage Park, Oak Acres, Coronation Park etc.) would be reduced to 40km/hr. Area speed limit signs would be posted at all entrances to the neighborhood.
What is automated speed enforcement?
Automated speed enforcement uses technology to detect and record images and data which are used to issue tickets to the owner of the offending vehicle.
Does automated speed enforcement work?
The early findings of automated speed enforcement efforts in the province have reflected a 30% decrease in speed where monitored.
Where can automated speed enforcement be applied?
Automated speed enforcement can be comissioned in any area with a posted speed limit of less than 80km/h that is also designated as a community safety zone or a school zone.
Do other Ontario Municipalities have automated speed enforcement?
The following Cities in Ontario have launched automated speed enforcement programs: