The speed camera on Parkside Drive in Toronto has been vandalized four times in five months, drawing community outrage. Local advocates argue that the city should prioritize fixing the dangerous street instead of reinstalling the camera. Despite the camera issuing over 65,000 tickets since its installation in April 2022, residents criticize its effectiveness. Over a decade of calls for street improvements have been ignored, and a recent study following fatal accidents has led to minor changes. Advocates claim the ongoing safety issues need more substantial attention from the city beyond just speed monitoring.
Our disappointment and our frustration lies with the City of Toronto, not with the vandal, because they've known how dangerous the street is for many, many years.
The street is dominated by motor vehicles, with barely any room for pedestrians and only one sidewalk that does not meet the city's minimum width requirement.
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