Hamilton looks to add more speed cameras, no right turn on red signs

Drivers can expect more speed enforcement and red-light-turning rules across Hamilton this year, as the city boosts efforts to slow down vehicles.

If approved by council Wednesday, the city will double its automatic speed enforcement (ASE) cameras from four to eight, says a staff report. The cameras move neighbourhoods every couple of months.

That recommendation was unanimously approved at a public works committee meeting earlier this month.

"It's going to address some long-standing concerns in the community and help to calm traffic and make streets safer," Coun. Matt Francis (Ward 5) told the committee. "Honestly, if you don't want a ticket, just don't speed."

The four new cameras will cost about $510,000 up front, but each will generate about $375,000 a year in revenue in fines paid