New 'Speed Cameras' Off Again

Saeed Jewon, Director of Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit (TMRSU), said that the problems are solved, but it takes the cameras to be subjected to further checks to ensure reliability. He also added that on Tuesday from 12:30 to 'Speed Cameras' will be' self-testing mode, which means that the cameras will 'flash' but motorists will not be fined. However, he made an appeal to motorists to be disciplined on the roads, adding that police will be present for routine checks. The director of the TMRSU added that once they are confident that the 'Speed Cameras' have no problem, they will be returned to service.

It should be noted that many people have complained that the 'Speed Cameras' the brand Truvelo have faulted while traveling at 40 km / h speed limits varying it, 60 to 80 m / h.

Giving details of the technical problem of 'Speed Cameras', Ralf Gebert CEO Truvelo Manufacturers, said "this system is used in many countries around the world and each country has its own specifications in that s 'These are the parameters to be observed. Their operationalization so that certain information had not yet been updated caused the technical problems, but we have already addressed. "

The images taken by these cameras are transmitted on the run by the local partner Truvelo Manufacturers, ProGuard, the headquarters of the Traffic Management & Road Safety Unit server. They are, after analysis, transferred to the police in the Photographic Enforcement Unit, in the same building, Port Louis.

About 485 motorists 'flashed' for speeding since May 10, the Deputy Commissioner said Rashid Begun is the Director of Public Prosecutions who will decide their fate.