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Provincial plans to change photo radar
enforcement impacts municipalities
by Dana McArthur Mason said an independent review analysis feels clarifying distances from transition zones
found photo radar contributed to a small is a very positive step. “Our current photo
With only days or weeks from a provincial improvement, about a 1.4% overall decline of enforcement locations are selected in
election, the Alberta government states they traffic collisions. In terms of severe/fatal conjunction with the RCMP and are based on a
are planning to ensure photo radar is no longer accidents, the tool contributed to a 5.3 per cent combination of any of four main elements.”
being used as a revenue-generating tool. reduction. Those elements are:
Calling it a cash-cow, Alberta Transportation Changes include prohibiting the use of photo - High Risk Locations - Where the safety of
Minister Brian Mason, stated, “Photo radar radar on high-speed multi-lane roads, unless citizens or police officers would be a risk
operations must contribute to significant traffic there is a documented traffic safety issue. It is through conventional enforcement methods
safety outcomes, like reducing collisions and also prohibited in transition zones and - High Frequency Locations - Where
saving lives.” municipalities will be required to post motorists are ignoring or breaking traffic laws
Alberta's Urban Municipalities Assoc. information about photo radar locations and on an on-going basis
(AUMA) says photo radar is an effective way rationale each month. - High Collision Locations - Where there is a
of making communities safer. "Keeping our “Conventional speed enforcement, that is greater frequency of property damage, injury
communities safe is of the utmost importance, there's a cop behind a radar gun, we're not or fatal collisions
and we welcome the government's offer of touching that, they can put that anywhere they - High Pedestrian Volume Locations - Where
partnership in making our traffic safety want,” stated Mason. Radar will also allowed there is a high volume of pedestrian traffic.
programs more clear and effective. But for that in school, playground and construction zones. Safety is the Town of Edson's number one
partnership to work, they need to stop the In a news release on February 22 the Town of priority when it comes to photo enforcement.
finger-pointing," said Barry Morishita, Edson stated, —"The Town is committed to Schram says it's just one tool in the toolbox,
president of the AUMA, in a release. working within the newly announced guideline but it has made an impact. “We have seen the
"The conclusion that I've drawn overall," changes to photo enforcement in the Province effects of photo enforcement in our
stated the Minister, "is that some to keep our streets safe. community. From its inception, the number of
municipalities are deploying photo radar to Director of Protective Services Alan Schram photo radar tickets given out to local residents
generate revenue rather than for safety reasons, says the Town of Edson is awaiting more has dropped from about 25% to around 15% of
and we're going to make them adjust." details on the proposed guidelines updates, but the total tickets. This shows our residents are
getting the message when it comes to reducing
speed in the community.”
Photo Enforcement locations are published
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE weekly in the local newspaper, as well as listed
monthly on the Town of Edson's website.
Schram says communications of the locations
is one thing they plan on improving in the
Professional Digital coming months. “While we do post the
Passport System locations currently, we're hoping to make that
photos ready more visible to the public, along with the
reasons each location is chosen. We want to be
in minutes transparent in the process.
Photo enforcement revenue is split between
while you wait... the contractor, municipality, and the
Province/Victims of Crime Fund. The Town of
Edson's portion is put 100% towards the cost
The Weekly Anchor of policing in the community, as well as a few
safety programs such as the speed indicator
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson signs located around town.
For more details on Edson's photo
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 Ken Biron, Marg Byrt, and Gail Vankosky lead the monthly Pioneer Cabin general meeting that took enforcement program please go to
www.edson.ca."—
place on February 21. If you are interested in learning what the cabin has going on, you can hear
firsthand each month during these monthly meetings. You can call the Pioneer Cabin at 780-723-5777 In 2017, 85.7% of photo radar tickets issued
for details. photo Deanna Mitchener in Edson were to non-residents leaving 14.3%
issued to local residents. That year photo radar
fines issued within the town totaled
$1,253,284. Of that, $574,984 came back to
the municipality which goes directly into
RCMP funding.
PASSPORT
PHOTOS & MORE EDSON DRY CLEANERS
Professional Digital
Passport System 780-723-7503
photos ready 108 50 Street
in minutes...
All F/R Rated
Winter
Coveralls
The Weekly Anchor and Jackets
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
Jeannine Hamel was at the Pioneer Cabin on February 21, taking in some floor curling. Jeannine enjoys 20%
staying active and having a good social life. The Pioneer Cabin offers plenty of activities for seniors to do. off
photo Deanna Mitchener
PASSPORT
PHOTOS & MORE
Professional Digital
Passport System
photos ready
in minutes...
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY MARCH 4, 2019 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
Provincial plans to change photo radar
enforcement impacts municipalities
by Dana McArthur Mason said an independent review analysis feels clarifying distances from transition zones
found photo radar contributed to a small is a very positive step. “Our current photo
With only days or weeks from a provincial improvement, about a 1.4% overall decline of enforcement locations are selected in
election, the Alberta government states they traffic collisions. In terms of severe/fatal conjunction with the RCMP and are based on a
are planning to ensure photo radar is no longer accidents, the tool contributed to a 5.3 per cent combination of any of four main elements.”
being used as a revenue-generating tool. reduction. Those elements are:
Calling it a cash-cow, Alberta Transportation Changes include prohibiting the use of photo - High Risk Locations - Where the safety of
Minister Brian Mason, stated, “Photo radar radar on high-speed multi-lane roads, unless citizens or police officers would be a risk
operations must contribute to significant traffic there is a documented traffic safety issue. It is through conventional enforcement methods
safety outcomes, like reducing collisions and also prohibited in transition zones and - High Frequency Locations - Where
saving lives.” municipalities will be required to post motorists are ignoring or breaking traffic laws
Alberta's Urban Municipalities Assoc. information about photo radar locations and on an on-going basis
(AUMA) says photo radar is an effective way rationale each month. - High Collision Locations - Where there is a
of making communities safer. "Keeping our “Conventional speed enforcement, that is greater frequency of property damage, injury
communities safe is of the utmost importance, there's a cop behind a radar gun, we're not or fatal collisions
and we welcome the government's offer of touching that, they can put that anywhere they - High Pedestrian Volume Locations - Where
partnership in making our traffic safety want,” stated Mason. Radar will also allowed there is a high volume of pedestrian traffic.
programs more clear and effective. But for that in school, playground and construction zones. Safety is the Town of Edson's number one
partnership to work, they need to stop the In a news release on February 22 the Town of priority when it comes to photo enforcement.
finger-pointing," said Barry Morishita, Edson stated, —"The Town is committed to Schram says it's just one tool in the toolbox,
president of the AUMA, in a release. working within the newly announced guideline but it has made an impact. “We have seen the
"The conclusion that I've drawn overall," changes to photo enforcement in the Province effects of photo enforcement in our
stated the Minister, "is that some to keep our streets safe. community. From its inception, the number of
municipalities are deploying photo radar to Director of Protective Services Alan Schram photo radar tickets given out to local residents
generate revenue rather than for safety reasons, says the Town of Edson is awaiting more has dropped from about 25% to around 15% of
and we're going to make them adjust." details on the proposed guidelines updates, but the total tickets. This shows our residents are
getting the message when it comes to reducing
speed in the community.”
Photo Enforcement locations are published
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE weekly in the local newspaper, as well as listed
monthly on the Town of Edson's website.
Schram says communications of the locations
is one thing they plan on improving in the
Professional Digital coming months. “While we do post the
Passport System locations currently, we're hoping to make that
photos ready more visible to the public, along with the
reasons each location is chosen. We want to be
in minutes transparent in the process.
Photo enforcement revenue is split between
while you wait... the contractor, municipality, and the
Province/Victims of Crime Fund. The Town of
Edson's portion is put 100% towards the cost
The Weekly Anchor of policing in the community, as well as a few
safety programs such as the speed indicator
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson signs located around town.
For more details on Edson's photo
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 Ken Biron, Marg Byrt, and Gail Vankosky lead the monthly Pioneer Cabin general meeting that took enforcement program please go to
www.edson.ca."—
place on February 21. If you are interested in learning what the cabin has going on, you can hear
firsthand each month during these monthly meetings. You can call the Pioneer Cabin at 780-723-5777 In 2017, 85.7% of photo radar tickets issued
for details. photo Deanna Mitchener in Edson were to non-residents leaving 14.3%
issued to local residents. That year photo radar
fines issued within the town totaled
$1,253,284. Of that, $574,984 came back to
the municipality which goes directly into
RCMP funding.
PASSPORT
PHOTOS & MORE EDSON DRY CLEANERS
Professional Digital
Passport System 780-723-7503
photos ready 108 50 Street
in minutes...
All F/R Rated
Winter
Coveralls
The Weekly Anchor and Jackets
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
Jeannine Hamel was at the Pioneer Cabin on February 21, taking in some floor curling. Jeannine enjoys 20%
staying active and having a good social life. The Pioneer Cabin offers plenty of activities for seniors to do. off
photo Deanna Mitchener
PASSPORT
PHOTOS & MORE
Professional Digital
Passport System
photos ready
in minutes...
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
