Automated Traffic Enforcement Program to be Discontinued in Morinville

Media Release           
For Immediate Release
December 10, 2025

Automated Traffic Enforcement Program to be Discontinued in Morinville

Morinville, Alta. - On December 9, Morinville Council approved a motion to discontinue the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program in Morinville. Recent provincial rule changes have made the program operationally unfeasible, as meeting the updated requirements would require additional resources without demonstrating a measurable safety benefit.

Over the past year, ATE has not been in operation, and Morinville has seen few speed-related complaints and no significant change in the number of tickets issued. Both Morinville and the RCMP have noted that during this period, drivers continued to make safe, responsible choices, leading to fewer community concerns.

Morinville has invested in several traffic-calming and safety measures that have proven more effective than automated enforcement, including:

• Flashing traffic beacons, which have shown strong results in slowing drivers
• Updated signage, including high-visibility school and playground zone markers
• Speed limit reductions in key areas introduced last year
• Targeted CPO and RCMP patrols focusing on high-risk areas and times

Together, these measures have contributed to safer roadways and a noticeable reduction in complaints.

“Community safety is one of Morinville's core pillars, and it’s something we all contribute to,” said Sergeant William Norton, Town of Morinville. “Our residents have shown time and again that they make responsible choices behind the wheel. We trust that they will continue to do their part to keep our roads safe for everyone.”

This change does not affect posted speed limits within the community. Speed limits remain the same, and traffic laws will continue to be enforced by Community Peace Officers (CPOs) and the RCMP. 

Morinville remains committed to transparency, public safety and evidence-based decision-making. Discontinuing ATE reflects those values by focusing on what works—and by recognizing the significant role the community plays in keeping Morinville safe. For more details, visit www.morinville.ca.

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Media contact(s):

Tracy Dalzell-Heise | Manager, Communications & Legislative Services | Town of Morinville        
P: 780-939-7639 | C: 587-341-5889 | tracydalzell-heise@morinville.ca

William Norton | Sergeant, Community & Infrastructure Services | Town of Morinville
P:  780-939-7634 | C: +780-718-7498 | wnorton@morinville.ca