Expert: Mark C. Robins - 1/28/2008

Question
QUESTION: I moved to BC 6 months ago from Alberta. Turns out I got a photo radar ticket 4 months ago in Canmore. Still had Alberta plates at the time.
I have since switched my plates and drivers license to BC. Do I still have to pay this Alberta photo ticket which I only received because my mail from Alberta is being forwarded to my BC address? I'm thinking there is no way this would ever affect me unless I move back to Alberta.


ANSWER: As they Say Think Again,
All provinces have reciprocal agreements on Traffic tickets.
So I suggest that you pay the fine.


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QUESTION: The only consequence I face for not paying a photo-radar ticket is the refusal of registy services in Alberta. I am no longer a resident of the province and will never require these services again. Other then wanting to make the richest province richer, I am not sure why I would pay this ticket. Trust me my conscience is clear.

Answer
Actually that is not the only thing that can happen,
you can be stopped in Alberta and could be arrested on a Bench warrant as well that warrant can be enforced in BC.
Also as in Ontario  BC may also add this fine amount t5o your Drivers lic or vehicle lic renewal.