Brampton red light cameras photograph any vehicle that enters a camera-equipped intersection after the light turns red, and the ticket costs $325 with no demerit points. Peel Region runs the cameras today, the ticket goes to the vehicle’s registered owner by mail, and you pay or dispute it through the City of Brampton’s Provincial Offences Court.
Below: every intersection listed in Peel’s open data, how to pay or fight a ticket, what happens if you ignore one, and the City’s plan to grow the network to up to 35 cameras by 2028.
At a glance
- Fine: $325, which includes a $60 victim surcharge and $5 court cost, Peel Region says.
- Demerit points: none. The City says a fine is the only penalty for a red light camera conviction.
- Who gets the ticket: the registered plate owner, by mail, within 3 weeks of the violation.
- When cameras work: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- How many in Brampton: 15, according to the City’s September 2026 update (see the note on counts below).
- Where to pay: online, at Brampton City Hall, at the Provincial Offences Office at 5 Ray Lawson Blvd, or by mail.
- What’s next: a City-led program adds up to 20 cameras, for up to 35 by 2028.
Red light cameras are part of how Brampton handles road safety now that speed cameras are gone. For the bigger picture on getting around the city, start with our Brampton Transit and getting-around guide.
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How do Brampton red light cameras work?
A Brampton red light camera is a box mounted on a pole about 3.6 metres off the ground and 20 metres before the intersection, according to Peel Region. It connects to the traffic signal and to sensors set into the road right before the stop line. When a vehicle crosses that line on a red, the camera takes still pictures.
The camera records:
- the date and time of day
- the exact moment the vehicle crossed the stop line, and how long the light had been red
- the vehicle’s speed
- the licence plate
Provincial Offences Officers review the photos before a ticket goes out. Peel says the cameras are calibrated every year and tested weekly. They take still images only, not video.
Right turns on red count too
Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act requires you to come to a complete stop at a red light before turning right. Peel Region says the camera will take pictures when a vehicle turns right on a red without stopping first.
Where are the red light cameras in Brampton?
Peel Region’s open data lists 16 red light camera intersections labelled Brampton. Most sit on Airport Road, Steeles Avenue, Queen Street East and Dixie Road, all busy routes in the east and south of the city.
| Road | Intersection |
|---|---|
| Airport Road | Bovaird Drive / Castlemore Road |
| Airport Road | Queen Street East |
| Airport Road | Steeles Avenue East |
| Airport Road | Williams Parkway |
| Bovaird Drive West | Brisdale Drive / Pertosa Drive |
| Dixie Road | Orenda Road / Birchbank Road |
| Dixie Road | Queen Street East |
| Mayfield Road | Kennedy Road |
| Queen Street East | Torbram Road |
| Queen Street East | West Drive / Laurelcrest Street |
| Steeles Avenue | Bramalea Road |
| Steeles Avenue East | Bramalea GO Station |
| Steeles Avenue East | Resolution Drive |
| Steeles Avenue | Rutherford Road / First Gulf Boulevard |
| Steeles Avenue West | Tait Boulevard / Windmill |
| The Gore Road | Ebenezer Road |
Source: Peel Region Red Light Cameras open data, last updated March 2026.
Why the numbers don’t match
You will see three different counts for Brampton. The City’s September 8, 2026 news release says 15 cameras operate in Brampton. Peel Region’s red light camera page says 14 in Brampton, 20 in Mississauga and one in Caledon, for 35 in Peel. The open data above tags 16 intersections as Brampton, and at least one of them (Mayfield Road) sits on the Brampton-Caledon boundary.
For the current list, check Peel’s red light camera locations map before you rely on any single number. Treat every signalized intersection as if it had a camera, because the safe habit is the same everywhere.
How much is a red light camera ticket in Brampton?
A red light camera ticket in Brampton costs $325, Peel Region says. That total includes a $60 victim surcharge and a $5 court cost, which leaves a $260 set fine.
What makes a camera ticket different is what it leaves off your record. The City of Brampton says that on conviction, “the only penalty is a fine,” with no demerit points.
| Red light camera ticket | Police-issued red light ticket | |
|---|---|---|
| Who is charged | The registered plate owner | The driver |
| Total payable | $325 | Check the amount on your ticket |
| Demerit points | None | 3 on conviction |
| How you get it | By mail, within 3 weeks | Handed to you at the roadside |
Ontario’s demerit point rules add 3 points on conviction for failing to obey a traffic light. That applies when a police officer charges the driver, not to a camera ticket.
How to pay a Brampton red light camera ticket
Peel Region does not collect red light camera fines. Brampton tickets go to the City of Brampton’s Provincial Offences Court, and the City lists four ways to pay.
- Online: with Visa, Mastercard or American Express, through the link on the City’s ticket payments page.
- In person at City Hall: Cashiers, 1st floor, 2 Wellington Street West, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
- In person at the Provincial Offences Office: 5 Ray Lawson Blvd (southwest corner of Hurontario Street and Ray Lawson Blvd), same hours.
- By mail: cheque or money order only (no cash) to Ontario Court of Justice, Provincial Offences Office, The City of Brampton, P.O. Box 175, Brampton, Ontario L6V 2L1. Include the original ticket and pay the total shown. Leave enough time for mail delivery.
Check the back of your offence notice for your deadline. The City says payment timelines are printed there, and they are the ones that count.
Questions about a specific ticket go to the Provincial Offences Court Office at 905-450-4770 or provincialoffencescourt@brampton.ca.
Also read: Brampton speed camera tickets: do you still have to pay?
Can you fight a red light camera ticket?
Yes. You can dispute a Brampton red light camera ticket instead of paying it, using the options printed on the notice. Ontario’s guidance on traffic tickets describes these choices:
- Pay the total, which counts as a guilty plea.
- Early resolution: meet a prosecutor before trial to discuss your charge, if your ticket offers it.
- Trial: ask for one through the court office.
Before you decide, you can see the evidence. The City’s Prosecution Office takes red light camera disclosure requests online. The Prosecution Office is on the 2nd floor at 5 Ray Lawson Blvd and answers at 905-450-7211.
Ontario says you lose the right to early resolution or a trial if you are “deemed not to dispute” for not responding within 15 days. Read your notice the day it arrives.
What happens if you ignore a red light camera ticket?
Ontario says that if you don’t respond within the time on the ticket, you may be convicted in your absence, further costs can be added, and an unpaid fine can lead to licence plate denial and collection activity.
Licence plate denial matters to a camera ticket because the charge is tied to the plate, not the driver. An unpaid fine can stop you from renewing your licence plate until you pay.
Who gets the ticket if someone else was driving?
The registered owner of the vehicle gets the ticket, Peel Region says, whoever was behind the wheel. The charge is against the owner, and the City says a fine is the only penalty.
If you lent your car to a family member, the ticket still arrives in your name. Sort out who pays between yourselves. The court deals with the owner.
Brampton’s red light camera expansion
Brampton is building its own red light camera program on top of the cameras Peel already runs. The City’s September 2026 update says it plans to add 20 cameras in phases, for up to 35 in Brampton by 2028.
Key dates from the City’s releases:
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | First two City-led cameras installed (June 26, 2026 release) |
| 2026 | Installation of City-led cameras continues |
| 2027 | First City-led cameras expected to start enforcing |
| 2027 | Ticket processing planned at the Sandalwood Operations Centre, 175 Sandalwood Parkway |
| By 2028 | Up to 35 red light cameras in Brampton |
The City says it picks new sites with “data-driven safety analysis,” using collision history, traffic volumes and road safety risks. It has not published the new locations. We will add them here when it does.
The expansion is part of the City’s Vision Zero road safety strategy. You can follow updates on the City’s road safety page.
Red light cameras vs. intersection cameras vs. speed cameras
Brampton has three kinds of road cameras, and only one of them issues tickets today.
- Red light cameras issue $325 tickets to plate owners.
- Intersection cameras: the City put 360-degree cameras with licence plate recognition at 50 intersections. They do not issue tickets, fines or demerit points. They give footage to Peel Regional Police for investigations.
- Speed cameras (Automated Speed Enforcement): Brampton’s program ended on November 14, 2025, under provincial legislation that banned speed cameras in Ontario. Tickets issued up to November 13, 2025 stay valid.
If you have an old speed camera ticket, our speed camera ticket guide explains what still applies.
Can you get a photo from a red light camera after a crash?
Maybe. Red light cameras do not record video, and they only take photos when a vehicle triggers them. Peel Region says you can ask whether a still image exists for an incident by email or by calling 905-791-7800.
All image requests go through Peel’s Freedom of Information process, so expect paperwork and some wait.
What this means for you
If you drive on Airport Road, Steeles Avenue, Queen Street East or Dixie Road, you pass red light cameras often. The practical steps:
- Stop fully before turning right on red, every time.
- Treat a yellow as a signal to stop when you safely can.
- If a ticket arrives, read the back of the notice that day, then pay or dispute within the time shown.
- Ask for disclosure before you choose a trial.
- If you own the car but weren’t driving, the ticket is still yours to deal with.
Spotted a signal that seems broken or a dangerous intersection? You can report a road problem through Brampton 311. Questions about which level of government runs what? Our explainer on what Brampton City Hall controls sorts out the City and Peel Region.
Also read: Brampton’s parking rules and overnight fines
Frequently asked questions
How much is a red light ticket in Brampton?
A red light camera ticket in Brampton costs $325. Peel Region says that includes a $60 victim surcharge and a $5 court cost. A police-issued ticket may differ, so check the amount printed on your ticket.
Do red light camera tickets give demerit points in Ontario?
No. The City of Brampton says the only penalty for a red light camera conviction is a fine. A police officer charging the driver for the same offence is different: Ontario adds 3 demerit points on conviction.
Do Brampton red light cameras work at night?
Yes. Peel Region says the cameras enforce 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How long does it take to get a red light camera ticket in the mail?
Peel Region says tickets are mailed to the registered plate owner within 3 weeks of the violation.
Can I get a red light camera ticket for turning right?
Yes, if you don’t stop first. Ontario law requires a complete stop at a red light before a right turn, and Peel says the camera photographs vehicles that turn right on red without stopping.
Will a red light camera ticket raise my insurance?
The City says a camera conviction carries a fine only and no demerit points. How an insurer treats a conviction is up to the insurer, so ask your broker.
Where do I pay a Brampton red light camera ticket?
Pay through the City of Brampton, not Peel Region. Options are online, at City Hall cashiers (2 Wellington Street West), at the Provincial Offences Office (5 Ray Lawson Blvd), or by mail.
Is Brampton adding more red light cameras?
Yes. The City plans to add 20 cameras in phases, for up to 35 by 2028. The first City-led cameras are expected to start enforcing in 2027.
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This is general information, not legal advice. For your own ticket, follow the instructions on the notice or contact the Provincial Offences Court.
Sources: Peel Region: Traffic calming and red light cameras · Peel Region: Red Light Cameras open data · City of Brampton: How to pay your provincial offences fines or tickets · City of Brampton: Option 3, Red Light Camera disclosure · City of Brampton news release, September 8, 2026 · City of Brampton news release, June 26, 2026 · City of Brampton news release, November 14, 2025 · Ontario: Check the status of traffic tickets · Ontario: Understanding demerit points
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every fine, address, hour and rule in this article against Peel Region’s red light camera page and open data, the City of Brampton’s Provincial Offences Court pages and news releases, and Ontario’s traffic ticket and demerit point pages on October 24, 2026. We’ll update it if the City or Peel changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.