For years, I’ve heard from Albertans who feel like photo radar is less about safety and more about collecting cash. Like many of you, I’ve seen it as a system designed to catch responsible drivers off guard rather than make our roads safer. That’s why I’m taking action to ensure photo radar in Alberta is used fairly and responsibly.
Unfair tax for just driving to work to earn a living
I know many of you are tired of feeling like you’re being unfairly targeted. Whether you’re rushing to work, picking up your kids, or heading to a hockey practice, the last thing you need is to be hit with a fine from a hidden camera. With the cost of living already high, thanks in part to Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax, I won’t stand by and let responsible Albertans be penalized for minor infractions.
Alberta has the highest number of photo radar sites
Making responsible Albertan drivers navigate a minefield of secret cameras waiting to rob them of their hard-earned money directly contradicts everything we stand for as a government.
How are we going to make it fair for you
Going forward, photo radar will be limited to places where it’s truly needed, like playgrounds, school zones, and construction zones—areas where speeding puts lives at risk. If municipalities want to place photo radar outside these zones, they’ll need to make a strong case and show that all other safety measures have failed. On top of this, The province will also help make roads safer by providing municipalities with support to re-engineer roads and intersections that have been proven to be unsafe.
Making responsible Albertan drivers navigate a minefield of secret cameras waiting to rob them of their hard-earned money directly contradicts everything we stand for as a government. That’s why Alberta’s United Conservatives are also eliminating “speed-on-green” traffic light radar. From now on, traffic light enforcement will focus solely on red-light runners, keeping safety the top priority.
Last, but not in the least: this is about fairness
Alberta’s government is putting an end to excessive photo radar enforcement that punishes minor mistakes without improving safety. Together, we’re shifting the focus to what truly matters: protecting lives and making Alberta’s roads safer for everyone.
Stay strong, Stay Free, Stay Safe. And I’ll continue to care about “what matters to you”!
Sincerely,
Shane Getson
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MLA Shane Getson (UCP)
Shane Getson was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland on April 16, 2019.
Engagement
I currently serve as Deputy Chair on the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and as a Member of the Standing Committees on Resource Stewardship.
Check often my Engagement page to discover my Focus Projects for 2021, among which I want to introduce you to the importance of Utility Corridors. I have the firm belief that the usage of these corridors will contribute immensely to Alberta's future so, for more details please contact me at your convenience.