Alberta bans photo radar “fishing holes” that unfairly target drivers
By Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
Drivers unfairly targeted by photo radar traffic violation traps will be relieved to know that the Alberta government announced a ban on radar “fishing holes” used primarily as a source of generating revenue rather than making the roads safer.
In an announcement on Thursday, Alberta revealed a plan to implement significant changes to the rules governing the use of photo radars.
In response to widespread public frustration over the use of photo radar for revenue generation rather than traffic safety, the provincial government proposed a ban on photo radar operations on ring roads in Calgary and Edmonton.
This decision, based on data collected from across the province, is aimed at addressing concerns raised by residents who have long criticized the use of photo radar as little more than a money-making tool for local governments.
“Alberta has the highest usage of photo radar in Canada, and these changes will finally eliminate the cash cow that affects so many Albertans. Photo radar must only be used to improve traffic safety, and with these changes, municipalities will no longer be able to issue thousands of speeding tickets simply to generate revenue,” said Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen in a statement.