Automated traffic enforcement

Overview

The Government of Alberta is establishing a 5-year pilot project to evaluate the effect of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) on traffic safety, through a Regulation made under section 18.1 of the Traffic Safety Act.

The Pilot Project (Automated Traffic Enforcement) Regulation transfers administration and oversight of the ATE program from Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES) to Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC). It came into force on October 15, 2026, replacing the 2025 ATE Technology Guideline.

The requirements to establish ATE programs and sites per the new ATE regulation, are mentioned in the 2026 ATE Manual.

2026 ATE manual

The 2026 ATE manual informs municipalities on how to take part in Alberta's ATE pilot project and how to apply for approval of the three types of enforcement sites:

• speed enforcement sites inside an authorized zone (school, playground, construction, or maintenance) — ATE Pilot Project Regulation section 8;
• speed enforcement sites outside an authorized zone — ATE Pilot Project Regulation section 9; and
• red-light enforcement sites at intersections — ATE Pilot Project Regulation section 10.

This manual applies from the date of the ATE Pilot Project Regulation coming into force on October 15, 2026, and replaces the 2025 Automated Traffic Enforcement Technology Guideline.

Forms

Municipalities must use the required forms when applying for ATE site approval or submitting program information. Forms help ensure applications include the information needed to assess the traffic safety issue, proposed enforcement location, supporting data, alternative safety measures and municipal program responsibilities.

• Automated Traffic Enforcement Site Assessment
• Automated Traffic Enforcement Outside Authorized Zone Application
• Automated Traffic Enforcement Quarterly Data Submission

Contact

For application submissions:
Email: [email protected]