Peel Region is driving ahead with plans to install photo radar in some local neighbourhoods.

The speed enforcement cameras could be installed as early as 2019, according to municipal officials.

Regional staff has been working with the Ontario Traffic Council and other municipalities to investigate options for using and implementing an Automated Speed Enforcement System.

Bill 65, the Safer School Zones Act, allows municipalities to use photo radar to record the licence plates of vehicles speeding through school or community safety zones.

Authorities can use the photographic evidence to issue those drivers tickets.

The legislation was passed at Queen’s Park last May.

Peel is working with other municipalities to develop a request for proposal to create a “consistent province-wide” approach to the use of photo radar similar to the red light camera system.

Staff is expected to report back to council to obtain approval for the necessary bylaws and budget to implement a local photo radar system.

Peel recently adopted its Vision Zero framework — part of the region’s road safety strategic plan — to work toward eliminating motor vehicle collision fatalities and injuries.

A 10 per cent reduction on regional roads is targeted by 2022.