Lethbridge’s police chief says changes to the use of photo radar in Alberta are going to increase the number of violations being handed out to those breaking traffic enforcement laws.
The provincial government is expecting to release updated guidelines on Automated Traffic Enforcement in December, according to a memo sent to Edmonton city council and obtained by CTV News.
In a statement, Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen told CTV News his ministry wants to ensure photo radar is used for traffic safety rather than revenue generation and has been working with municipalities and law enforcement to remove "fishing hole" locations.
“The dollars that come from photo radar does come to the city, it doesn't go into a coffer that can be used for anything, it goes into safety measures,” said Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen. “The majority want these devices to stay, and in fact, they want more of them if anything,” he said.Calgary Top StoriesCalgary's police chief speaks out against Alberta's anticipated photo radar crackdownDonald Glover postpones Calgary, Edmonton 'Childish Gambino' concertsRomeo Dallaire is ready to return to public life again this fall after a serious health scare forced the retired lieutenant-general to postpone his cross-country book tour in March.
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