James White
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The sign indicating how the speed limit can differ depending on the time of year, the day, and time of day—related to times when children are travelling to and from schools—temporarily replaces the flashing lights to warn of a 40 km/h zone, which must be covered when cameras are active. The Government of Ontario doesn't permit speed limits that vary and flashing lights to be posted at the same time. A static speed limit sign allows a provincial offences officer to be 100% confident that the accurate speed limit was posted to advise drivers of the maximum speed, which helps ensure that the ASE regulation under the Highway Traffic Act (Regulation 398/19 Sec 3.1.6) can be fully met and that tickets can be issued.
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The text on the new signs is long and small, it is definitely more dangerous to try and read the sign and figure out what it's trying to tell you than it is helpful at slowing people down. Having the usual flashing lights when speed is reduced makes so much sense, I honestly can't believe they were covered. Makes it seem like these camera's are just a cash grab for the automated ticketing rather than actually making Barrie streets more safe. More deplorable behaviour from the city and their cronies (BPD)