Introduction

In a bold move aimed at enhancing road safety, the City of Ottawa has announced the installation of **39 new photo radar cameras** over the next **14 months**, targeting various neighborhoods, including rural villages like Dunrobin, Manotick, Richmond, and Vars. This initiative comes amidst ongoing concerns over speeding and safety in both urban and rural areas.

Current Automated Speed Enforcement

Currently, Ottawa boasts **45 automated speed enforcement cameras** strategically positioned in community safety zones, school areas, and select high-speed pilot locations. In a revealing statistic, nearly **261,566 speeding tickets** were issued between January and August by 40 of these cameras, emphasizing the pressing need for this expansion, which will see **five new cameras** come online this fall alone.

Future Plans for Camera Installations

By the end of this year, **15 additional photo radar cameras** are set to be installed as part of a larger strategy outlined in the **2025 City of Ottawa budget**, which plans for an **additional 24 cameras** next year. Notably, there will also be a pilot project focusing on **rural roads** to ensure these areas aren't left vulnerable to speed-related incidents.

Rural Camera Locations

**Rural Camera Locations Include:** - **Perth Street** between Cockburn Street and King Street North (Richmond) - **Dunrobin Road** from Porcupine Trail to Thomas A. Dolan Parkway (Dunrobin) - **Rockdale Road** from Horizon Drive to Buckland Road (Vars) - **Manotick Main Street** from Bankfield Road to Highcroft Drive (Manotick)