Airdrie drivers heading to Calgary this month may encounter photo radar in several Calgary communities and construction zones. The Calgary Police Service says photo radar will be focusing on several neighbourhoods throughout July, with enforcement also present in construction zones where workers are on-site.
Those communities include Bridgeland/Riverside, Cambrian Heights, Coventry Hills, Dalhousie, Lakeview, Marlborough, Marlborough Park, Martindale, Ogden, Penbrook Meadows, Pineridge, Ranchlands, Rundle, Springbank Hill, West Hillhurst, West Springs, Winston Heights/Mountview, and Woodlands.
According to the Calgary Police Service, there are 52 Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) locations throughout the city that are capable of capturing red light infractions.
“These cameras continue to reduce collisions and foster a safer driving environment at our intersections,” the July 1st release stated.
“Speeding fines reflect how fast you are travelling over the limit. Speeds in excess of 50 km/hr over the speed limit result in an appearance before a judge. These drivers not only put themselves in danger, but they also endanger the lives of others.”
Photo Radar changes earlier this spring
The Government of Alberta states that all municipalities must now comply with the 2025 Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Technology Guideline, which took effect on April 1.
According to the province, ATE technology — commonly known as photo radar — is intended to be used to make roads safer. The new guideline follows a comprehensive review aimed at ensuring the program prioritizes safety over revenue generation.
On Dec. 2, 2024, the government announced the following changes to photo radar in Alberta:
- Prohibiting photo radar on all provincial highways and connectors
- Restricting photo radar speed enforcement to school, playground and construction zones
- Restricting Intersection Safety Devices (ISDs) to red-light enforcement only
A transition period was implemented between Dec. 2, 2024, and April 1, 2025, to allow municipalities time to confirm compliance and remove inactive ATE sites.
The province says municipalities may request exemptions in locations with a high frequency and severity of collisions, compared to five similar sites. Exempted sites must be reassessed every two years.
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