Speed boards and new signs are up at Ottawa's former speed camera sites, but speed humps are years away
The City of Ottawa has put up signs and speed boards at most of the 85 sites where automated speed cameras were shut off. Speed humps, which the City says would do more, are still in the design phase and are not expected until end of 2027.
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The Ontario government shut off Ottawa's 85 automated speed cameras on November 14, 2025, by provincial order. CTV Ottawa reported that the City of Ottawa has since put up signs at 72 of those former camera sites. By the end of 2026, 17 sites will also have flashing warning beacons. Speed boards, which display a driver's speed in real time, are now in place at 19 sites, and thermoplastic road markings have been applied at 10 sites.
The harder measure, speed humps, is not close. City road safety senior engineer Kunjan Ghimire told CTV Ottawa that speed humps at the former camera locations are still in the design phase and are not expected to be installed until the end of 2027.
What the data shows about speeds since the cameras came down
The City tracked vehicle speeds at the former camera sites in September 2026 and compared them to the same period in September 2025, when the cameras were still running. Speeds were 5 to 9 kilometres per hour faster after the cameras were removed, according to city data cited by CTV Ottawa.
The number of tickets issued tells a similar story. In 2026, the city issued 35,590 tickets at automated enforcement sites. For the same period in 2025, the number was 26,680. The comparison covers only sites that were still operating when the province shut them down.
Thirty-two people have been killed on Ottawa roads so far this year, including 7 in October, according to CTV Ottawa.
Money and what comes next
Ottawa received $4 million in immediate provincial funding to pay for traffic calming at the former camera sites. The City has applied for up to $24 million more from the province, though no decision on that application has been reported.
The speed humps the City is now designing would do more to slow traffic than a sign or a speed board, but they require ground work that takes longer and costs more. Speed humps are not expected to arrive before the end of 2027.
Residents who live near one of the 85 former camera sites can contact the City through its 311 service to ask about the status of traffic calming work at their specific street.
Questions this story answers
What traffic calming measures has Ottawa put in place at former speed camera sites?
CTV Ottawa reported that the City of Ottawa has installed signs at 72 of the 85 former automated speed enforcement sites. By the end of 2026, 17 sites will also have flashing warning beacons. Speed boards, which display a driver's speed in real time, are now in place at 19 sites. Thermoplastic road markings have been applied at 10 sites.
When will speed humps be installed at former camera sites in Ottawa?
CTV Ottawa reported that City road safety senior engineer Kunjan Ghimire said speed humps at the former camera locations are still in the design phase. The City does not expect to have them installed before the end of 2027.
Have speeds changed at former speed camera sites in Ottawa?
CTV Ottawa reported that the City tracked vehicle speeds at former camera sites in September 2026 and compared them to September 2025, when cameras were still running. Speeds were 5 to 9 kilometres per hour faster after the cameras were removed, according to city data.
How many tickets has Ottawa issued at automated enforcement sites in 2026?
CTV Ottawa reported that the city issued 35,590 tickets at automated enforcement sites in 2026, up from 26,680 in the same period of 2025. The comparison covers only sites that were still operating when the province shut them off.
How many people have been killed on Ottawa roads in 2026?
CTV Ottawa reported that 32 people have been killed on Ottawa roads so far in 2026, including 7 in October. This figure covers traffic collisions across the city, not only at former speed camera sites. The Ottawa Paramedic Service has separately reported that collisions with life-threatening injuries are up in 2026 compared to the year before.
How much money does Ottawa have for traffic calming at former camera sites?
CTV Ottawa reported that Ottawa received $4 million in immediate provincial funding for traffic calming at former camera sites. The City has applied for up to $24 million more from the province, though no decision on that application has been reported.
Why were speed cameras removed from Ottawa?
Ontario's government ordered all automated speed enforcement cameras to be shut off on November 14, 2025. The City of Ottawa was required to deactivate all 85 cameras. The City had no authority to keep them running.
What can Ottawa residents do if they have questions about traffic calming at a specific site near them?
Ottawa residents can contact the City through its 311 service to ask about the status of traffic calming work at a specific street. Speed humps are not expected to arrive before the end of 2027. The City's public works announcements page at ottawa.ca covers major road safety projects.
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