Edson town council has approved an Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Policy that aligns with the standards required by the Government of Alberta.
Eric Christensen, Enforcement Services Manager for the Town of Edson, brought forth the proposal for Automated Traffic Enforcement Policy No. P-S-5 at the regular meeting of council on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Officials say this policy defines key terms related to automated traffic enforcement and outlines the responsibilities of the Chief Accounting Officer’s role in policy oversight and the RCMP’s role in program management.
The Town says ATE programs in Alberta are audited every two years, and if implemented, this formal policy would address the issues identified in the audit conducted in October 2023. ATE technology has been used in the Town of Edson since 2006.
Councillor Krystal Cacka voiced support for this policy and the Automated Traffic Enforcement Program as a whole.
“I am in support of this policy,” says Cacka. “Not only just this policy but in favour of our Automated Traffic Enforcement program that we have in our community.”
Councillor Cacka also recommended the further step of sending a letter to the Government of Alberta addressing safety concerns along the Highway corridor and advocating for the continuance of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Program in Edson.
“I would be interested in a follow-up motion to write a letter to the government to advocate for the continuance [of ATE] through our community as it has been very successful as a tool to slow down traffic.”
Both motions were passed unanimously.
