Safety Traffic Team

Creation of the traffic safety team and mandate Traffic Safety Team

The Traffic Safety Team works to keep Calgary streets safe. The team is made up of trained peace officers who work with the Calgary Police. They focus on issues such as noisy vehicles, speeding in school and play ground zones, mud tracking, unsecured loads, and obstructed visibility due to improperly loaded or maintained vehicles.

The Traffic Safey Team's job is to:

  • Reduce noise pollution in problem areas
  • Promote safe driving habits
  • Enforce both local and provincial traffic laws

The team uses noise monitoring, joint operations, and education campaigns to improve traffic safety and make neighborhoods safer.

  • Safety Traffic Tips

    In collaboration with the City of Calgary’s Mobility, the Safer Mobility Plan aims to enhance road safety, promote sustainable transportation, and reduce traffic-related incidents through a comprehensive, data-driven approach. The Traffic Safety Team aligns with this plan by focusing on specific traffic enforcement measures, such as addressing vehicle noise and improving school zone safety, thereby contributing to a safer and more livable urban environment for all residents.

    Traffic Safety Tips

  • Traffic Safety Programs

    Whether you're walking, biking, or driving, the City is dedicated to keeping Calgarians safe and moving—both in your community and across Calgary's road network. By working together, we can enhance traffic safety. As responsible drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, we all play a role in making a difference.

    Traffic Safety Programs

  • Safer Mobility Plan

    The Safer Mobility Plan of 2024-2028 is the first unified plan between the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and the City of Calgary (The City). These two organizations are joining forces as core partners working towards safer mobility and reducing harm on our roadways.

    Calgary safer mobility plan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Traffic Safety Team, and why was it created?

The Traffic Safety Team is a specialized enforcement unit established under The Safer Mobility Framework to enhance road safety through targeted enforcement, education, and collaboration. Created to address key concerns such as speeding, bylaw infractions, and excessive vehicle noise, the team operates under the Traffic Safety Act and municipal bylaws using The Safe System Approach. By combining enforcement with public education and data-driven strategies, the team aims to improve mobility safety and reduce traffic-related risks in Calgary.

How is the Traffic Safety Team different from the Calgary Police Service?

The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is responsible for enforcing many types of laws, including criminal, provincial, and traffic laws across the city. The Traffic Safety Team, however, focuses only on traffic-related issues like vehicle noise, school zone safety, and certain traffic bylaw violations. While CPS handles a wider range of law enforcement duties, the Traffic Safety Team works with them but focuses on these specific problems. Their main job is to deal with vehicle noise, traffic bylaws, and to promote road safety through education and enforcement, aiming to make the roads safer and life better for Calgarians.

What bylaws and infractions does the Traffic Safety Team enforce?

The Traffic Safety Team enforces bylaws and infractions related to speeding, excessive vehicle noise, parking violations, and other traffic-related offenses. They also address issues like tracking mud onto roadways, unsecured loads posing hazards, and obstructed vehicle visibility. Their enforcement aligns with the Traffic Safety Act and municipal bylaws, focusing on compliance through education and penalties.

Will they be responding to emergency situations?

The team will coordinate with CPS and emergency services as needed, such as requesting CPS support for impaired drivers or relaying critical information during enforcement activities.

Residents can report traffic concerns to Calgary Police Service Traffic Service Request or Non-emergency line: 403-266-1234

How can residents report concerns?

Residents can report concerns to the Traffic Safety Team through 311, which allows them to file complaints related to traffic noise, speeding, parking violations, and other traffic safety issues.

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