Dear Residents,
After a lengthy and intense discussion surrounding traffic safety in Strathcona County September 1, 2012 . This policy change does not affect “red light” intersection cameras as they will remain active and in place. Photo radar will remain in place until that time.
Reasoning for this:
- Five (5) new enforcement officers were approved to be hired and trained. These enforcement officers will provide additional traffic safety services not currently allowed within the confines of the photo radar contract. This will provide the driver immediate feedback. These officers will also be able to enforces other infractions that a camera cannot do. This should be completed by September 1, 2012.Current photo radar contract needs to be dealt with.
- The current photo radar contract needs to be dealt with.
Let me be clear; we are encouraging safe roads and safe driving, and we will continue to monitor speeding in our community. Demerit points are a greater deterrent than a letter received three weeks later in the mail.
We are proud to have listened to our residents and make effective changes where needed. It is not about revenue, it is about instilling reassurance to our community that this is the right thing to do!
Sincerely,
Linda
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