First off, this thread is not an affront to the CPS or any other law enforcement agencies the world over. They are doing their job as best as they can. Remember that the police don't make the rules.
That little disclaimer out of the way, I personally despise many of the speed limits in and around the Calgary area. I was pulled over today going 68km/h in a marked 50 zone (surrounded by four other vehicles but that's just luck I guess). Now I will pay my ticket as I always do, and I accept responsibility for speeding, however there is no way in hell that road should have been a 50 zone.
Personally, when I am travelling on a FOUR lane DIVIDED road with no sidewalks on either side the speed limit should be at least 60 if not 70. The road in question was the bridge just after the Petro-Canada on Beddington trail NW heading out of the city. I slowed down for the construcion where it was down to one lane, then after that I sped up (as is natural) when the construction was 300m behind me and I had wide open road in front of me. If I would have waited another 20m I would have been in a 60 zone and likely would have driven away without even noticing the police officer.
What I propose is that all Calgarians, not just Beyonders, take this up with our politicians. Green light cameras may be a cash cow, but they are legitimate IF the speed limit is reasonable. What is not legitimate are the construction zones that carry on 24/7 rain-snow-sleet-hail or stat holiday. Also, I respect road workers and their right to safety but I can damn well be sure that if they are separated from traffic by TWO concrete barriers a car would have to be going well over 100 km/h to endanger them so the logic behind 3km long 50 zones on Crowchild Trail is fundamentally flawed.
Just my $0.02.