After being inactive for several months, two red-light and “speed-on-green” cameras are scheduled to be reactivated at a critical intersection in Camrose, Alberta. The Camrose Police Service announced that two intersection safety cameras (ISCs) will be reinstated at the junction of 68th Street and 48th Avenue in the city, which has been identified as the top collision spot in Camrose over the past ten years.
Mayor PJ Stasko of Camrose highlighted the significance of the intersection due to its proximity to a highway entrance, emphasizing the issue of speeding. These cameras were initially put into operation in January 2020, leading to a notable 27% reduction in collisions at the location. However, in April 2025, the cameras were deactivated following a policy change by the Alberta Government, which prohibited the use of automated traffic enforcement (ATE) on provincial highways and connector roads.
Given the intersection’s history of collisions and safety concerns, Camrose police applied for an exemption under the revised policy to reactivate the ISCs. The provincial government stipulated that a comprehensive business case must be presented to demonstrate the necessity of ATE operation in high-collision zones. Camrose’s application was successful, with approval granted for the reactivation of both red-light and “speed-on-green” functions at the intersection.
Drivers are advised that the ISCs at the 68th Street and 48th Avenue junction will be operational again starting from October 10. Additionally, the City of Edmonton is also pursuing similar measures by developing business cases to reintroduce “speed-on-green” enforcement at high-risk intersections within its jurisdiction.
