Calgary, Alberta Speed Traps
37st sw
Generally photo radar but i have seen the other types. Between Glenmore and 17ave sw. The posted spped limit is 50km/h. This is a cash cow for them, so slow down.
17th Ave SW, between 14th St and Crowchild Trail.
This stretch of 17th Ave SW is on a long hill with plenty of street parking for the photo radar vehicle to hide among the other parked cars. Speed limit here is 50km/h. 60km/h would be more appropriate, since it’s a four-lane route on a hill. Very lucrative for the city and provincial coffers.
17 Ave SW Avenue near Crowchild Trail
Heading West on 17th Ave SW, just after crossing Crowchild Trail the cop is hidden on the right hand side at the next street corner.
16th NW Avenue near Bowness Road overpass, west of McMahon Stadium and University.
16th Ave NW is the cross town route for HWY 1 (Trans Canada). Heading West to Banff traffic passes McMahon Stadium. The road passes Foot Hills Hosptial and begin a long downhill descent to the Bowness Road overpass. Speed limit descending the hill is 70 Km/hr. The speed drops to 50 Km/Hr (30 mph) immediately following the overpass. Local law enforcement sets up in the first side street at the corner of a local motor hotel. Police vehicles and vehicles being ticketed are hidden from view by a 6 foot fencen on the right hand side of the road that proceeds the speed trap. This trap is a favourite a least once a week, most weekends and especially on long weekends when there is steady stream of traffic exiting the city for the National Parks to the West of the City.
Richmond Road near Crowchild Trail
Eastbound richmond road as you approach crowchild trail, officer hides behind bus stop, second officer waves you into richmond green golf course entrance. Posted 50 kmh, easy to do 60-70 kmh.