For anyone interested, here's the text of Bill 49 introduced yesterday:
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/bills/2007/pdf/bill-049.pdf
You pretty much have to have a copy of the Traffic Safety Act with you to compare how things are with the proposed changes.
And here's the transcript of Bill 49's introduction:
Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2007
Mr. Johnston: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request leave to intro-duce
Bill 49
, the Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2007.
The bill will amend the Traffic Safety Act. Amendments are
required as part of Alberta’s traffic safety plan. Legislative amend-ments will define an intersection safety device which can be used to gather evidence dealing with red light and speeding infractions at intersections and the introduction of this evidence in court by affidavit – these changes will incorporate and mirror existing provisions for red-
light cameras – and also allow photocopies of
registrations for class 4 commercial trailers to be carried as an option to the original certificate.
The proposed legislation will affect evidence considered by the Alberta Transportation Safety Board respecting alcohol-
related
driving. It will also streamline the process of applying for a court review of board decisions and confirm the amount of deference the court gives to board decisions.
Finally, the legislation includes a liability cap for the vehicle leasing and sale industry and lenders who retain title to vehicles as collateral for loans where these businesses do not have possession of the vehicle.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[ Motion carried;
Bill 49 read a first time]