Increases in Provincial Traffic Fines Take Effect Today

Starting today, traffic fines set by the Province of Alberta are increasing and will apply to drivers in Calgary and municipalities across the province. The provincial government has updated the Procedures Regulation (AR 63/2017) to raise penalties for a number of traffic infractions that have been on the rise. This marks the first increase to these fines since 2015.

Key Changes Affecting Calgary Drivers

• Speeding fines increase Most common speeding tickets will rise by approximately 8–9%.

• Higher penalties for excessive speeding

  Tickets for drivers travelling 40 km/h over the speed limit will increase by roughly 25%.

• Significant increases for high-risk driving

  Penalties for careless driving, racing, and stunting will see some of the largest increases, with fines in certain cases rising by more than 50%.

• Other safety-related offences

  Fines will also increase for distracted driving (ie: using a phone while driving), driving without a license or registration, and seatbelt violations.

While higher fines are a welcome step that may help deter some of the dangerous driving behaviours we are seeing on Calgary’s roads, more still needs to be done.

Since the province removed photo radar from key roadways, Calgary Police have documented a sharp and concerning increase in high-risk driving on roads like Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail. Calgary City Council and the Calgary Police Service continue to ask the province to reinstate photo radar on these corridors as an additional tool to help reverse this concerning trend.

Photo radar has a demonstrated history of improving driver compliance and keeping high-risk stretches of road safer. Council has further proposed that if these enforcement tools are reinstated, revenue generated from photo radar should be dedicated specifically to traffic safety improvements, helping fund infrastructure and programs that make our roads safer for everyone.

While enforcement tools and penalties play an important role in keeping our roads more safe, the most effective way to prevent injuries and fatalities on our roads is simple: slow down, stay focused, look out for one another, and drive responsibly.

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More Reading:

Week in Review: February 16–21, 2026: Councillor Yules comments on traffic safety and pedestrian fatalities

Provincial Offences Procedure Act: Procedures (Traffic Safety) Amendment Regulation