New site allows Albertans to pay tickets online

Starting after 7 a.m. Friday, traffic enforcement officers began handing out $50 parking tickets to drivers who remained parked on bus routes despite a seasonal parking ban.

Beginning Friday, individuals who’ve received traffic tickets, LRT tickets or tickets for common liquor offences can pay those fines online.

To encourage people to use the new method of payment, the government is reducing fees for those who choose to pay online. Prior to Friday, online fine payments were processed by the Association of Alberta Registry Agents and the Alberta Motor Association at a cost of $6 per transaction. Now, those who go online themselves will be charged a $3 fee.

“By cutting service fees in half, this system will save Albertans money. Online fine payment is a convenient and secure service available at any time of day or night,” said Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General.

Paying traffic and other tickets expands the list of online government services available to Albertans on the MyAlberta eServices portal. Other services available include driver’s licence and vehicle registration renewal reminders and security licences.

“This smart, modern, online service will save taxpayers nearly $2.5 million a year - all while protecting face-to-face registry services Albertans rely on in their communities,” said Minister of Service Alberta, Stephanie McLean.

For those who would rather pay their fines in person, traffic tickets can still be paid at any Alberta registry office.

With files from Andrea MacLean, CTV Calgary.