30 Calgary communities will have photo radar this February

Photo radar / City of Calgary

The City of Calgary has released the locations where photo radar will be in effect for the month of February.

To address community needs, the City of Calgary has announced that mobile photo radar will be set up on Crowchild Trail, Glenmore Trail, Deerfoor Trail, Macleod Trail, Sarcee Trail, and Stoney Trail.

Speeding is one of the main concerns on Calgary roadways, identified by statistical analysis and collision data as well as citizen concerns. “These drivers not only put themselves in danger, but they also endanger the lives of others,” said the Calgary Police Service in a news release.

This February, photo radar will also be used to enforce speeds in the following neighbourhoods:

Abbeydale
Albert Park/Radisson Heights
Beddington
Braeside
Bridgeland/Riverside
Chaparral
Cityscape
Coral Springs
Coventry Hills
Greenwood/Greenbriar
Hillhurst
Huntington Hills
Lake Bonavista
Maple Ridge
Panorama
Parkhill
Patterson
Renfrew
Riverbend
Rocky Ridge
Royal Oak
Shawnessy
Sherwood
Skyview Ranch
Southbend Business Park
Southwood
Sundance
Tuscany
Upper Mount Royal
Valley Ridge

In addition to photo radar, there are 58 Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) locations throughout the city. These cameras can photograph vehicles entering an intersection through all phases of a traffic signal, including red lights.

Speeding fines for vehicles going through green and yellow lights reflect how high over the speed limit you’re travelling. Going 50 km/hr or more over the limit will land you in front of a judge.

“These cameras continue to reduce collisions and foster a safer driving environment at our intersections,” said the Calgary Police Service.