Community Safety Zones now in effect in Orillia

Automated speed enforcement cameras coming this June

For immediate release (April 28, 2025) – The City of Orillia has officially implemented new Community Safety Zones along Fittons Road (East and West), Park Street, and Westmount Drive South as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety.

“Road safety is a top priority for our community, particularly in areas where vulnerable road users like children are present,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “By implementing permanent Community Safety Zones and moving forward with automated speed enforcement, we are taking strong action to reduce speeding and protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.”

Over the coming weeks, drivers will begin seeing new Community Safety Zone and 40 km/h speed limit signage installed.

This step marks another important milestone in the City's Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program, with ASE cameras anticipated to be installed and operational by mid-June 2025. The ASE program will work alongside the new Community Safety Zones to promote compliance with posted speed limits and protect vulnerable road users.

What is a Community Safety Zone?
Unlike a School Zone, which only applies during specific times of day when school is in session, a Community Safety Zone is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Within a Community Safety Zone, speed limits are reduced to 40 km/h at all times, and fines for speeding and other traffic violations are significantly increased under the Highway Traffic Act. These zones are established in areas where public safety is a particular concern, such as near schools, parks, or community centers, and are designed to encourage drivers to slow down and stay alert at all times.

To ensure residents are well-informed, the City will also be launching an educational campaign in the coming weeks to provide details on how ASE cameras work, what drivers can expect, and how the program contributes to road safety.

For more information and updates on Orillia’s Automated Speed Enforcement program, visit orillia.ca/TrafficSafety.

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Contact Information

Steven Murphy
Project Engineer – Transportation
705-418-3550
smurphy@orillia.ca

Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of Communications
705-330-1951 (cell)
magowanlock@orillia.ca