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TTC Tests Cameras to Stop Illegal Passing | Toronto News
Starting Monday, July 20th, the TTC is launching a nine-month pilot program with new cameras on four streetcars to catch drivers illegally passing open doors — a dangerous habit causing 141 collisions since 2014. The tech, from BC-based Gatekeeper Systems, will monitor violations on busy routes like Queen and King without issuing tickets yet, testing reliability for future automated enforcement. This follows a 2022 provincial law change and reflects urgent safety concerns raised by Mayor Chow and TTC Chair Myers, as the TTC pushes to modernize and protect riders and operators alike. Listen in…
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