ASE Speed Camera Crisis Pt. 2: Fine Sparks Fight for Fairness & Reform in York Region & Abroad

In this powerful follow-up episode of The Ordinary Effect (formerly G-Talk), we pick up the story of one citizen’s tireless stand against York Region’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program and its controversial tribunal process. What began as a $120 penalty has become a broader fight for fairness, transparency, and accountability in municipal governance.

🔑 Key Highlights:

1. Broken Appeals Process: The York Region tribunal system is exposed as contradictory—appellants are prohibited from submitting new evidence, yet criticized for repeating initial evidence. This paradox undermines the right to a fair hearing.
2. Obstructed Speed Limit Signage: At the heart of the dispute is a poorly visible 40 km/h speed sign near an ASE camera. Despite photographic proof, both the tribunal and York Region staff dismissed the concern, citing compliance with Ontario Regulation 398/19—though this regulation doesn’t address real-world visibility standards.
3. Unresponsive Council Leadership: The host contacted several regional leaders—including Councillor Joe DiPaola, Mayor Godwin Chan, Mayor David West, and Mayor Steve Pellegrini—yet none responded directly. Instead, replies came from administrative staff and the Regional Solicitor, Mr. Kuzmyk, who reaffirmed the system’s procedural rigidity without addressing its deeper flaws.
4. Questioning the True Intent of ASE: This episode questions whether York Region’s ASE initiative is genuinely about road safety or simply a veiled revenue stream. The lack of interest in improving clarity and fairness suggests profit may be prioritized over public interest.
5. A Call for Community Mobilization: With no meaningful dialogue from York Region’s elected officials, the episode closes with the possibility of launching a broader public challenge—including a GoFundMe campaign or legal appeal—urging listeners to share their ASE stories and help drive systemic reform.

💬 Tune in now to hear how one citizen is taking on an unyielding system—and how his fight could become a collective effort for justice and community-first leadership in York Region.

Petition Link: https://www.change.org/RemoveSpeedCameras