Serial vandalism of Toronto speed cameras are about something bigger

Lately, speed cameras in this city and neighbouring cities have become a symbol and target of people’s rage. The Parkside Drive speed camera was erected when this spot saw a horrific and fatal crash in 2021, due to speeding.

It is now Toronto’s most prolific speed cam and was recently cut down by vandals for the seventh time in eleven months.

And earlier this month 16 cameras across the city were taken out in a single night.

This week, three more have come down.

The City of Vaughan has decided to remove speed cameras all together after rolling out its program just earlier this year.

Premier Ford has voiced his disdain for speed cameras and some individuals vocally echo him. Community safety organizations and reports, however, say they’re effective.

We’re joined today by Toronto Star’s resident Speed Cam man, Raju Mudhar, to give us the facts while we zoom out and chat about what all of this may really be about.

Audio Sources: Deputy Inspector Peter Wallace, Toronto Police Service, CP24