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Ford proposes speed bumps and roundabouts after 560% speeding spike

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Premier Doug Ford proposes roundabouts and speed bumps on Parkside Drive to reduce speeding.
Speeding incidents rose 560%, with 3,675 vehicles over 60 km/h in July 2026 versus 556 in July 2025.
Ford called speed cameras a “cash grab” and noted 70,000 tickets issued before the ban failed to slow drivers.
Mayor Olivia Chow argues speed cameras are essential and says speed bumps are impractical on arterial roads.

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Premier Doug Ford proposes roundabouts and speed bumps on Parkside Drive to reduce speeding.
Speeding incidents rose 560%, with 3,675 vehicles over 60 km/h in July 2026 versus 556 in July 2025.
Ford called speed cameras a “cash grab” and noted 70,000 tickets issued before the ban failed to slow drivers.
Mayor Olivia Chow argues speed cameras are essential and says speed bumps are impractical on arterial roads.