There are many complaints about photo radars in Calgary, with people often believing – it’s just a cash grab.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation tried to learn more by sending Freedom of Information requests to Edmonton and Calgary.

Edmonton released info, showing some safety strategies in areas where drivers were more likely to speed but Alberta director Colin Craig says Calgary refused, saying that data is confidential.

“Certainly lands into the argument that photo radar is always more about the money than it is about safety. If the city had a great safety track record because of photo radar programs, you would think they would be out there pro-actively releasing this information to show how it’s having an impact. But we just haven’t seen that and it’s strange they haven’t released the details,” said Craig.

Craig said the CTF has sent a complaint to the provincial privacy commissioner to try and secure the information.