Alberta to Cut 70% of Photo Radar Sites and Ban Use on Highways

The province aims to prioritize safety over revenue generation, with new rules taking effect April 1, 2025.

Alberta will eliminate photo radar ticketing on all numbered provincial highways starting April 1, 2025, except in school, playground, and construction zones.
The government plans to reduce the total number of photo radar sites in the province by 70%, citing concerns over their use as revenue generators rather than safety tools.
Municipalities will need to justify the use of photo radar in high-collision areas, with reviews conducted every two years to assess their effectiveness.
The changes include ending 'speed-on-green' enforcement at intersections, limiting tickets to red light violations only.
Critics, including municipal leaders and the opposition NDP, argue the move could impact funding for local traffic safety and policing, while the government defends the decision as a step toward restoring public trust.