Coun. Terry Wong says the police budget shortfall created by lost traffic fine revenue would significantly affect the ability of CPS to maintain service levels
Calgary City Council is considering using $28 million from municipal reserves to offset a Calgary Police Service budget shortfall caused by provincial restrictions on photo radar use, including ending 'speed-on-green' ticketing and eliminating photo radar where it lacks traffic safety benefit. The province is reducing photo radar locations by 70% and allowing use only in school, playground, and construction zones, although exemptions are possible for high-collision areas.
