The Calgary Police Service says automated traffic enforcement will return to two high-risk intersections after the provincial government approved its resumption.
In a Friday news release, police said the move follows concerns about unsafe speeds and collision frequency.
Mandatory restrictions introduced in December 2024 had removed automated traffic enforcement from all provincial highways. The same restrictions limited intersection safety devices to red-light enforcement only on non-provincial roads and connectors, and removed speed-on-green cameras.
Law enforcement agencies are permitted to submit business-case exemption requests to reinstate automated traffic enforcement in areas considered high risk for serious-injury or fatal collisions.
Police said there were 29 fatal collisions on Calgary roads in 2024, the highest in 10 years. So far this year, there have been 25 fatal collisions.
As of Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, intersection safety devices will resume both red-light and speed enforcement at:
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Eastbound and westbound 16 Avenue at 68 Street N.E.
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Eastbound and westbound Highway 1A at Twelve Mile Coulee Road N.W.
“We thank the provincial government for approving the use of automated traffic enforcement at these locations. They have proven to be dangerous intersections, and we know that implementing this change will make a positive difference for the safety of the community,” said Deputy Chief Cliff O’Brien in the release.
“Automated traffic enforcement has historically played a vital role in the Service’s overall traffic safety enforcement, and we know that speed is a major factor in the severity of collisions. These collisions deeply impact everyone involved, especially the loved ones of those who are killed or seriously injured, as well as the larger community as a whole. As we face another year of increased serious-injury and fatal collisions on Calgary roads, our priority is ensuring everyone’s safety.”
By the numbers
16 Avenue and 68 Street N.E.
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37 collisions at the intersection in 2024
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Highest recorded speeds between January and July 2025 ranged from 111 km/h to 192 km/h in the posted 70 km/h zone
Highway 1A and 12 Mile Coulee Road N.W.
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20 collisions at the intersection in 2024
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Highest recorded speeds between January and July 2025 ranged from 121 km/h to 162 km/h in the posted 90 km/h zone
Benefits of automated traffic enforcement listed by CPS include:
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Reduction of average vehicle speeds
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Fewer total collisions, including injury, fatal and pedestrian collisions
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Safe enforcement where there is little room for officers to conduct traditional speed checks
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Safer motorist behaviour due to fines issued through automated enforcement
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Freeing patrol officers to respond to other calls for service
“The Calgary Police Service remains committed to working with the province to improve traffic safety and protect all Calgarians on the roads,” the release said.
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