Calgary police chief blasts Alberta’s photo radar decision [Video]

Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld is in disbelief following the province’s decision to ban photo radar on numbered provincial highways and will only be allowed in school, playground and construction zones.

“We will see an increase in serious injury and fatal collisions on our roadways,” said Neufeld.

“Twenty-four such Albertans have died in fatal collisions on the streets of Calgary in 2023, and year-to-date, there’s been 25 killed on the streets of Calgary in 2024.”

Neufeld says he has tried eight times to meet with Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen since July, every time he was unsuccessful.

“I believe we are trusted partners in this province, but this doesn’t reflect that,” said Neufeld.

“(Dreeshen) talks about having done a deep dive in relation to this issue, and I’m just concerned maybe he’s spent quite a bit of time in the shallow end of the pool.”

Dreeshen says the province is reducing photo radar locations …