Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has temporarily deactivated its nine speed cameras after its previous vendor, Redflex Traffic Systems (operated by Verra Mobility Systems), ended services earlier than expected. The cameras, which generated millions in traffic fines, are now idle as SGI transitions to a new vendor.
Vendor Change and Transition
“The previous vendor made a business decision to end services earlier than originally planned,” SGI said in a statement. As a result, “equipment will be temporarily inactive at points.” SGI issued a new request for proposal for the Photo Speed Enforcement (PSE) program and is “currently transitioning to a new vendor.” The agency declined to disclose the new vendor or the transition timeline.
Redflex, later acquired by Verra Mobility Systems, had been SGI’s vendor since 2019 after a successful pilot project. Its dual-radar cameras were deployed in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, and near Wakaw. The contract ended on May 31.
Police Fill Enforcement Gaps
SGI assured that “law enforcement partners will continue to provide appropriate speed enforcement, as they always have, right across the province.” Regina police noted their Traffic Safety Unit has over 20 officers dedicated to road safety, and their “already-robust work in education, prevention and enforcement will continue as per usual.”
Saskatoon police stated, “Members of the Traffic Unit will be adding these areas to their enforcement rotation as time permits,” but cautioned that “due to the high volume of priority areas that require enforcement, there will not necessarily be an increased focus on areas previously covered by a speed enforcement camera.” Moose Jaw police are “aware of the temporary speed enforcement camera service interruptions and is deploying resources with these interruptions in mind.”
Camera Locations and Impact
Regina had three cameras: one on Ring Road alternating between six sites and two in school zones at five fixed locations. Saskatoon used two cameras: one on Circle Drive rotating between seven sites and one in school zones at four locations. Moose Jaw operated two cameras at Highway 1 and Ninth Avenue and at a school zone.
Verra Mobility Systems did not respond to a request for comment. SGI cited business reasons for the vendor’s departure.
