Moe says Saskatchewan not considering removing speed cameras, despite moves by Alberta, Ontario

As Ontario looks to ban photoradar, many are wondering if Saskatchewan could ever make a similar decision. Wayne Mantyka reports.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe doesn’t agree with Ontario’s Doug Ford when it comes to photo radar.

“I did hear that Premier Ford is sounding off on photo radar in Toronto and Ontario,” Moe told reporters Monday.

Last month, Ontario’s premier called photo speed enforcement a cash grab and promised legislation banning its use.

“It’s out of control right now and things have changed,” Ford said at the time.

The premier believes there are ways to reduce speed that does not involve ticketing.

“You have a speed bump and you’re not zipping by at all or if you have a roundabout, you aren’t zipping by and in the morning with the flashing signs coming at you, you know to slow down,” Ford added.

This past week, a group of Ontario parents rallied to save photo speed enforcement. Now, several Ontario mayors are proposing a compromise that would restrict where cameras are located.

“Consider allowing the speed cameras to continue in school zones,” Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutclifffe noted.

Earlier this year, Alberta restricted the cameras to school and construction zones. Moe says his government has not considered similar changes.

“But I think it has proved to be effective in keeping speeds at a minimum in particular in school zones and, you know, that would be the highest priority space,” he explained. “So, we haven’t had any of those discussions here.”

The premier suggests that considering changes to photo speed enforcement is not a priority.