Township of Severn Activates First Automated Speed Enforcement Camera in the Division Road West Community Safety Zone

The Township of Severn's first Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program camera will go live this Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in the Division Road West Community Safety Zone around Marchmont Public School.  

Travelers on Division Road West will now see that the "Coming Soon" signage has been replaced with "Municipal Speed Camera in Use" signage.  This means that those exceeding posted speed limits may be ticketed.

The Division Road West camera is the first activated camera, with additional cameras coming to the following Community Safety Zones in the near future: 

• Gray Street (Coldwater Public School)
• Cumberland Road (Severn Shores Public School)
• Coldwater Road 
• Muskoka Street North
• River Street
• Burnside Line

When a vehicle is recorded exceeding the posted speed limit in a Community Safe Zone, a Penalty Order is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle by mail.  These offenses do not result in demerit points and are not included on the driver's records.

The Township of Severn only issues Penalty Orders via mail.  If you receive a text or email regarding payment, it is a scam and should be deleted immediately.  

The Automated Speed Enforcement Program is important in keeping our neighbourhoods safe.  ASE has shown that driver behaviour can change when penalties are enforced.  Council is committed to this program and would like to remind each and every single person driving, whether a resident, a visitor, or a heavy truck operator, that we need to slow down and obey the posted speed limit, especially near schools and in our Community Safety Zones – the places where our children and residents live and play.

Mayor Mike Burkett

Background

In 2024, Council approved the ASE program as part of Severn's broader commitment to traffic safety. Following this decision, staff determined the most effective locations for ASE deployment, focusing on school and community safety zones. These zones are identified within the Community Safety Zone By-law (By-law 2025-27). 

Since approval of the ASE program, Severn has:

• coordinated with provincial ministries, utility, and service providers to ensure compliance
• identified and designated six Community Safety Zones as priority camera locations based on speed and safety data
• installed the required 90-day advance notification signage to inform the public before the start of enforcement
• installed cameras within the noticed areas

With the above items completed, the Township is now able to issue Penalty Orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the ASE program by viewing the FAQ, including the cost of the program, how funds collected from the program will be used, and how you can stay informed on our Automated Speed Enforcement page.

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