Edmonton Photo Radar

• Alberta banning ‘cash cow’ photo radar on Edmonton and Calgary ring roads

  Alberta is banning photo radar on Stoney Trail in Calgary and Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton, saying the ring roads are being used for making money — not traffic safety.

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  Nov 23, 2023
  
• U of A pilot project uses artificial intelligence to identify distracted drivers in Edmonton

  The University of Alberta is testing a new artificial intelligence system that's similar to photo radar, except it catches drivers on their phone behind the wheel.

  Tech

  Sep 13, 2022
  
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• City of Edmonton not issuing speeding tickets in construction zones

  Since 2019, the City of Edmonton and province have been reviewing automated traffic enforcement, which has lead to zero photo radar tickets in construction zones in 2021.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2021
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• City of Edmonton unveils new, brightly coloured design for photo radar vehicles

  The City of Edmonton hopes a new design will make spotting photo radar vehicles easier for drivers.

  Crime

  Dec 2, 2019
• From truck to box, questions raised about Edmonton photo radar

  A concern is being raised about the Edmonton's photo radar program following the switch from a radar vehicle to a radar box.

  Traffic

  Jul 5, 2019
• Alberta photo radar overhaul coming after review finds it’s a cash cow

  On Thursday, the Alberta government released its long-awaited review on photo radar use in the province.

  Traffic

  Feb 21, 2019
• Edmonton photo radar tickets dropped 28% in 2 years: city

  New data released by city shows the number of photo or laser radar tickets issued in 2018 compared to 2016 decreased by 28 per cent, which was 144,161 fewer citations.

  News

  Jan 30, 2019
• Canada Post strike delaying Edmonton photo radar violations

  The city of Edmonton said there are currently about 104,000 photo radar tickets waiting to be mailed to drivers once the Canada Post strike is over. 

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  Nov 23, 2018
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• Committee looks to put more Edmonton photo radar money into crosswalks

  The plan would mean interim measures would be in place for all 408 priority crosswalks in 10 years, and the whole upgrade plan would be done by 2029.

  News

  Oct 31, 2018
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• Nearly 700 speeding tickets issued in Edmonton playground zones on first 2 days of school

  One driver was clocked at 100 km/h in a 30 km/h zone, according to the City of Edmonton's traffic safety office. The infraction comes with a mandatory court appearance.

  Crime

  Sep 6, 2018