In Canada, each individual province makes their own rules when it comes to the legal use of radar detectors. Some provinces ban them, while others feel it actually helps to slow drivers down.
Are radar detectors legal in Alberta?
The answer is yes, radar detectors are legal in Alberta.
There are currently no laws or restrictions on using a device that warns you of nearby police radar.
The provincial government of Alberta tends to move in the direction of more transparency, and more need for justification of photo radar.
New changes to allowable photo radar use will be in place starting April 2022.
“We are taking action to tighten up the rules around photo radar. These changes respond to public concerns requesting the elimination of ‘fishing holes’ or speed traps while maintaining high levels of safety standards.
Municipalities will be required to collect and provide data to support current and future site selection for photo radar. This is all about enhancing safety on our roads.”Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Transportation
“Photo radar should only be used for traffic safety – not as a cash cow to squeeze extra money from Albertans.
Our government has worked with police services and municipalities to implement changes that will ensure photo radar technology is used only to ensure our roads remain safe.”Kaycee Madu, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General
