A new Winnipeg Police Board report predicts photo radar revenue will be down nearly $7 million by the end of the year as a result of less traffic on city streets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winnipeg police expect to collect $6.9 million less from photo radar tickets, while losing another $2 million from traditional enforcement.
Coun. Kevin Klein, chair of the Winnipeg Police Board, said he’s not surprised by the estimated drop in revenue. “I think it does raise a valid point,” Klein said. “Why do we assign revenue to a police service?” Instead of using money collected from photo radar to help fund the police service, Klein said he’d rather see that money go towards improving road safety. “People see a budget number on the police service