Toronto’s speed camera program has been the focus of some controversy of late. Premier Doug Ford has publicly questioned whether the automated enforcement technology — also known as photo radar — is just a “revenue tool” for municipalities.
Meanwhile, at Toronto city hall, Coun. Anthony Perruzza (Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek) has spent some time telling reporters that the program is unfair. Perhaps to help ease those concerns,
Mayor Olivia Chow passed a motion at last week’s council meeting calling for larger signs for drivers warning of speed cameras.
But these concerns are misplaced. Here’s what politicians like Ford, Chow and Perruzza ought to be worried about instead: ghosts.
