Calgary, Canada's police department has become entirely dependent on red light and speed camera ticket revenue. Last year, photo radar tickets generated $11.6 million, an increase of $1 million -- mostly because the individual fine amount increased from $86 to $108. Together with red light cameras tickets, overall fines topped $31 million. That accounts for nearly 20 percent of the police department's $175 million budget. Police use speed cameras at 484 locations across the city. Police Chief Jack Beaton admits the force could not operate without the ticket bonanza.

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Police Chief Jack Beaton has admitted in the past that the Calgary Police Service is dependent on fine revenue, and could no longer function without its boost to the force's $175.75 million budget.