Imagine receiving a ticket in the mail for a speeding violation you didn’t even know about—and now, thousands of drivers are about to face exactly that. The provincial government is set to unleash a wave of 8,000 traffic camera tickets, totaling a staggering $3.12 million, and it’s all thanks to the resolution of a postal dispute that had put the brakes on the ticketing process. But here’s where it gets controversial: while the tickets were on hold, the cameras kept rolling, capturing violations without issuing fines. Now, with the Canada Post labor dispute resolved, the government is hitting the gas on distributing these delayed tickets—but is this fair to drivers who may have assumed they’d gotten away with it?
In a recent statement, Government Services Minister Mike Goosney explained that the ticketing program was paused on September 25th due to the postal strike. The concern? Tickets might not reach drivers within the legally required timeframe, potentially invalidating them. However, the cameras never stopped monitoring speedsters—they just weren’t issuing citations. Now, with the postal system back on track, the government is resuming ticket distribution in phases, ensuring every violation gets its day in the mailbox.
Currently, seven speed cameras are operational across the metro region, along the Veterans Memorial Highway, and on the TCH in Gander. But that’s not all—under the current contract, three more cameras are set to join the lineup, bringing the total to 10. Their locations? One near Corner Brook, another near Deer Lake, and the final one in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. And this is the part most people miss: these cameras aren’t just about fines—they’re part of a broader strategy to curb speeding and improve road safety. To date, over $45,000 has already been collected, but the real question is: will this system actually change driver behavior, or is it just a cash grab?
Here’s the bold question: Is it ethical to issue tickets for violations that were captured months ago, or does this feel like a delayed punishment that’s lost its impact? Some argue that the delay undermines the deterrent effect of immediate consequences, while others see it as a necessary step to hold drivers accountable. What do you think? Let’s spark a conversation—do these delayed tickets serve justice, or are they just a frustrating surprise for drivers? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
