Media Advisory: New Automated Traffic Enforcement location
Provincial government approves third Calgary intersection for automated traffic enforcement
In response to concerns raised by local law enforcement regarding unsafe speeds and collision frequency at several intersections, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) has received approval from the provincial government to resume the use of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) at specific locations.
In December 2024, mandatory restrictions resulted in the removal of ATE on all provincial highways, as well as limiting the use of Intersection Safety Devices (ISDs) for red-light enforcement only on non-provincial roads and connectors. This change also resulted in the removal of speed-on-green ISDs at intersections.
Law enforcement agencies are permitted to submit a business case exemption request to the provincial government to reinstate the use of ATE at high-risk areas for serious-injury or fatal collisions.
Last year, there were 29 fatal collisions on Calgary roads, a 10-year high. So far this year, there have been 25 fatal collisions in Calgary, including five fatal motorcycle collisions.
As of Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, ISDs for both red-light and speed enforcement will resume at the following location:
- Eastbound 16 Avenue and 10 Street N.W.
On Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, a 20-year-old man who was believed to be operating a motorcycle at a high rate of speed, entered into the intersection at 16 Avenue and 10 Street N.W., on a red traffic signal. The rider struck another vehicle, and ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
By the numbers:
At 16 Avenue and 10 Street N.W.:
- There were 18 collisions at this intersection in 2024.
- Between January and July 2025, the highest recorded speeds at this intersection range from 103 km/h to 156 km/h in the posted 50 km/h zone.
The benefits of ATE on all major roadways with high traffic volume, include:
- A reduction of the average vehicle speed
- Reductions in total collisions, including injury collisions, fatal collisions and pedestrian collisions
- Allowing for adequate and safe traffic enforcement on roads where there is little room for officers to safely conduct traditional speed enforcement
- Maintaining safer motorist behaviour with the deterrent of fines issues via ATE for driving at dangerous speeds
- Allowing patrol officers to be available to respond to the already challenging and busy calls for service placed by Albertans on a daily basis
The Calgary Police Service remains committed to working with the province to improve traffic safety and protect all Calgarians on the roads.