Two-thirds of Torontonians want more speed cameras, poll finds. Speeding on Parkside Drive rose 200 per cent after the provincial ban.
A Canada Pulse Insights poll conducted for CityNews between September 14 and 25, 2026 found that 68 per cent of Toronto residents and 62 per cent of GTA residents want more speed cameras on roads. The poll was released November 4. City data shows speeding on Parkside Drive rose 200 per cent after Ontario banned municipal speed cameras in November 2025.
Reported. A news outlet found this. voche.me names the outlet and links its report. Read the original report on toronto.citynews.ca.
A poll released November 4 by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews found that 68 per cent of Toronto residents and 62 per cent of GTA residents want more speed cameras on city roads. Ontario banned municipalities from placing speed cameras in November 2025. City of Toronto data cited in the article shows speeding on Parkside Drive rose 200 per cent after the ban.
The poll covered 510 adult residents of the City of Toronto and 825 adult residents of the GTA outside Toronto, surveyed between September 14 and 25, 2026. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.3 percentage points for Toronto and plus or minus 3.4 percentage points for the GTA, 19 times out of 20.
Among Torontonians, 32 per cent agreed strongly and 36 per cent agreed in part that there should be more speed cameras. Nineteen per cent disagreed in part and 13 per cent disagreed strongly. In the broader GTA, 27 per cent agreed strongly and 35 per cent agreed in part.
Support was higher among lower-income households. Among those earning $50,000 or less, 75 per cent agreed. Among those earning $50,000 to $99,999, 71 per cent agreed. Among those earning $100,000 or more, 60 per cent agreed.
Pollster John Wright told CityNews the data shows speed cameras are seen as a deterrent, particularly in school zones and areas where vulnerable people are present. He noted that seven in 10 people believe cameras slow vehicles and improve safety, and that many point to the Parkside Drive data as evidence.
The poll also asked about where moped-style e-bikes, often used for food delivery, should be allowed. Twenty-eight per cent would ban them from Toronto entirely. Twenty-seven per cent said they should go on roads with cars. Thirty-four per cent said they should be allowed in bike lanes with bicycles. CityNews noted that support for allowing e-bikes in bike lanes was higher among renters, younger residents and lower-income households.
Residents can see the full poll results in CityNews's report, and track other published polls about Toronto at /on/toronto-2026/polls.
Questions this story answers
What did the speed camera poll find?
The Canada Pulse Insights poll, conducted for CityNews between September 14 and 25, 2026, found that 68 per cent of Toronto residents agree there should be more speed cameras on roads: 32 per cent agreed strongly and 36 per cent agreed in part. Among residents of the GTA outside Toronto, 62 per cent agreed: 27 per cent strongly and 35 per cent in part. The poll covered 510 adult Toronto residents and 825 adult GTA residents.
What is the margin of error for this poll?
Canada Pulse Insights reported a margin of error of plus or minus 4.3 percentage points for the Toronto results and plus or minus 3.4 percentage points for the GTA results, 19 times out of 20. The poll was conducted between September 14 and 25, 2026 and published by CityNews on November 4, 2026.
When did Ontario ban municipal speed cameras and why?
Ontario's ban on municipal speed cameras took effect on November 14, 2025. Premier Doug Ford had called them a cash grab by the city. The provincial legislation removed the authority of Toronto and other municipalities to place photo radar cameras at locations they chose. The City of Toronto had placed 16 speed cameras that were cut down in September 2025, before the ban came into force.
What happened to speeding after the ban?
Six months after the ban took effect, the City of Toronto released data showing that speeding on Parkside Drive, a residential street, rose 200 per cent. CityNews reported that figure on November 4, 2026, citing City data. The article does not name other streets or give a city-wide figure.
Who did the poll and what did the pollster say?
Canada Pulse Insights conducted the poll for CityNews. Pollster John Wright told CityNews that the results show speed cameras are seen as a deterrent by the public, particularly for school zones and areas where older or vulnerable people are present. Wright said that even if many people agree with the premier that photo radar is a cash grab, seven in 10 also believe cameras slow vehicles down and improve safety, and they point to the speed data from Parkside Drive as evidence.
What did the poll find about e-bikes and scooters?
The same poll asked 510 Toronto residents where moped-style e-bikes, often used for food delivery, should be allowed to travel. Twenty-eight per cent said they would ban them from the city entirely. Twenty-seven per cent said they should go on roads with cars, out of bike lanes. Thirty-four per cent said they should be allowed in bike lanes alongside bicycles. The remaining respondents gave another answer or no answer.
How did income affect support for speed cameras?
The poll found that support for speed cameras was highest among lower-income households. Among Toronto residents in households earning $50,000 or less, 75 per cent agreed that there should be more speed cameras. Among those earning $50,000 to $99,999, 71 per cent agreed. Among those earning $100,000 or more, 60 per cent agreed. Agreement did not differ much by age: those aged 55 and over were most likely to agree strongly, but overall levels were similar across age groups.
Where can I track polls about Toronto issues?
Polls about the Toronto 2026 election and related city issues are tracked at the site's poll page at /on/toronto-2026/polls. Each entry includes the pollster, the field dates, the sample size and the margin of error.
Sources
The pages this story draws on. Open one to check a claim yourself.
Found an error? Tell the editors with the corrections form. A correction is noted on the story it changes. Read our standards.
Topics
More from voche.me
