The city finally blinked and admitted their blatant cash grab was failing the public. They are pulling the plug on these predatory radar sites because we refused to let them treat us like bank accounts. Keep your eyes peeled to ensure Edmonton officials do not try to sneak these traps …
September 21, 2015
Final supporters
Since 1993 we have had photo radar and what started out as an initiative to curb dangerous speeding in areas that pedestrians (children and adults) and accidents were at risk has now become just a cash cow milking the average driver for traveling nominally over an already conservative limit that doesn't abide by the 85% rule
The Office of Traffic Safety published new guidelines in September 2014 and they are just not being followed, site selection has criterion that are just ignored and there is zero accountability to the tax paying public.
2. Site Selection Criteria
Automated traffic enforcement technology sites will not be selected randomly. One or more of the following must exist before automated traffic enforcement technology is used at a specific site.
• Areas or intersections where conventional enforcement is unsafe or ineffective;
• Areas or intersections with an identifiable, documented history of collisions;
• Areas or intersections with an identifiable, documented history of speeding problems;
• Intersections with an identifiable, documented history of offences;
• Intersections near schools, post secondary institutions, other areas with high pedestrian volumes.
• High-speed or multi-lane roadways;
• School and play-ground zones or areas;
• Construction zones; or
• Areas where the public or a community has expressed concerns related to speeding.
The use of automated traffic technology in speed transition zones must be justified and reasonable, based on the site selection criteria. Automated traffic technology should not be used in transition zones, when a driver is approaching a higher/lower speed zone and is within sight of a higher/lower posted speed sign, unless there are well-documented safety concerns that would justify its use
C. Public Awareness
• Existing automated traffic enforcement technology sites must be advertised on a monthly basis by notifying the local media and posting on an established web site, where possible.
WE the public DEMAND:
- IMMEDIATE Cessation of photo radar
- A review of the entire system that involves public opinion
- An immediate refund to those caught at a speed that is within the error range of the devices used
Updates
August 30, 2015
We just hit 100 signatures and Edmonton city hall is officially on notice. These bureaucrats think they can keep milking us for cash while ignoring their own rules but they are dead wrong.
Reached 500 supporters
August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015
The city officials tried to ignore us but this surge in support proves they cannot hide from the truth anymore. We are exposing their revenue trap for exactly what it is and these bureaucrats are starting to sweat. Keep pushing because they have nowhere left to run.
Reached 100 supporters
August 27, 2015
190 Comments
I believe in school and construction zones where people are working or where kids are playing for photo radar. Otherwise have those police officers do their jobs and not rely on technology to do it for them.
It is totally a cash cow. They use it in the annual budget and yearly predict extra profits from increased enforcement. Nothing about how much 'safer' the city will be supported by facts. How can that be anything else BUT a cash cow?
I've paid tickets that have been taken on yellowhead around 50st when the speed limit changes from 100 to 80 or 70. They sit toward the bottom of the hill so you can't see them until it's too late and hard braking becomes the new threat
The photo radars have caused so many "slammed on the breaks" situations that I've almost been in more accidents because of that then when I'm speeding. Note I've never had a ticket and or accident.
We're out of money. Fuel too high. Cost of living too high. Wages cut back. More unemployment. I saw a ticket for driving 6 kms over posted limit. How silly is that? There comes a point where you stop milking the cow because it's gas no more milk...we're all out of milk. Move along.
49 yrs of age no demerits i get atleast 300 a year in photo tickets in transition zones hate edmonton
I have NO respect for the people who operate such vehicles. You for 1. are killing the environment while you let your obese operators sit there and sleep/pick their nose, and play golf (yes I have see them do that on 51st ave and 122street) 2. Making drivers pay for traveling slightly over the limit in areas that have little to no traffic, and at times such at 2am when there is little to no cars on the road. 3. This program has not turned a viable profit in years so THINK DON, grow up and get your preppy but in gear.
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The city finally blinked and admitted their blatant cash grab was failing the public. They are pulling the plug on these predatory radar sites because we refused to let them treat us like bank accounts. Keep your eyes peeled to ensure Edmonton officials do not try to sneak these traps …
September 21, 2015
Final supporters
Since 1993 we have had photo radar and what started out as an initiative to curb dangerous speeding in areas that pedestrians (children and adults) and accidents were at risk has now become just a cash cow milking the average driver for traveling nominally over an already conservative limit that doesn't abide by the 85% rule
The Office of Traffic Safety published new guidelines in September 2014 and they are just not being followed, site selection has criterion that are just ignored and there is zero accountability to the tax paying public.
2. Site Selection Criteria
Automated traffic enforcement technology sites will not be selected randomly. One or more of the following must exist before automated traffic enforcement technology is used at a specific site.
• Areas or intersections where conventional enforcement is unsafe or ineffective;
• Areas or intersections with an identifiable, documented history of collisions;
• Areas or intersections with an identifiable, documented history of speeding problems;
• Intersections with an identifiable, documented history of offences;
• Intersections near schools, post secondary institutions, other areas with high pedestrian volumes.
• High-speed or multi-lane roadways;
• School and play-ground zones or areas;
• Construction zones; or
• Areas where the public or a community has expressed concerns related to speeding.
The use of automated traffic technology in speed transition zones must be justified and reasonable, based on the site selection criteria. Automated traffic technology should not be used in transition zones, when a driver is approaching a higher/lower speed zone and is within sight of a higher/lower posted speed sign, unless there are well-documented safety concerns that would justify its use
C. Public Awareness
• Existing automated traffic enforcement technology sites must be advertised on a monthly basis by notifying the local media and posting on an established web site, where possible.
WE the public DEMAND:
- IMMEDIATE Cessation of photo radar
- A review of the entire system that involves public opinion
- An immediate refund to those caught at a speed that is within the error range of the devices used
Updates
August 30, 2015
We just hit 100 signatures and Edmonton city hall is officially on notice. These bureaucrats think they can keep milking us for cash while ignoring their own rules but they are dead wrong.
Reached 500 supporters
August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015
The city officials tried to ignore us but this surge in support proves they cannot hide from the truth anymore. We are exposing their revenue trap for exactly what it is and these bureaucrats are starting to sweat. Keep pushing because they have nowhere left to run.
Reached 100 supporters
August 27, 2015
190 Comments
Even though I only had one ticket since moving here in 02. I drive very safely as I am a professional driver, anxiety of a ticket in the mail can be overwhelming. 180 buck fine because you were unintentionally speeding. It was a 9 kms over the limit mistake you didnt even realize.
I believe in school and construction zones where people are working or where kids are playing for photo radar. Otherwise have those police officers do their jobs and not rely on technology to do it for them.
It is totally a cash cow. They use it in the annual budget and yearly predict extra profits from increased enforcement. Nothing about how much 'safer' the city will be supported by facts. How can that be anything else BUT a cash cow?
I've paid tickets that have been taken on yellowhead around 50st when the speed limit changes from 100 to 80 or 70. They sit toward the bottom of the hill so you can't see them until it's too late and hard braking becomes the new threat
The photo radars have caused so many "slammed on the breaks" situations that I've almost been in more accidents because of that then when I'm speeding. Note I've never had a ticket and or accident.
We're out of money. Fuel too high. Cost of living too high. Wages cut back. More unemployment. I saw a ticket for driving 6 kms over posted limit. How silly is that? There comes a point where you stop milking the cow because it's gas no more milk...we're all out of milk. Move along.
49 yrs of age no demerits i get atleast 300 a year in photo tickets in transition zones hate edmonton
I have NO respect for the people who operate such vehicles. You for 1. are killing the environment while you let your obese operators sit there and sleep/pick their nose, and play golf (yes I have see them do that on 51st ave and 122street) 2. Making drivers pay for traveling slightly over the limit in areas that have little to no traffic, and at times such at 2am when there is little to no cars on the road. 3. This program has not turned a viable profit in years so THINK DON, grow up and get your preppy but in gear.
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Even though I only had one ticket since moving here in 02. I drive very safely as I am a professional driver, anxiety of a ticket in the mail can be overwhelming. 180 buck fine because you were unintentionally speeding. It was a 9 kms over the limit mistake you didnt even realize.