Speed cameras mistake

13 years, 9 months ago - 4 February 2011

The three speed cameras that were recently installed on the M1 are not faultless. The officer at the traffic branch admitted that several faults exist with the cameras.

For instance, if two cars moving in the same direction at different speeds and pass the camera at the same time, it will automatically reject the fine. For the reason that it is unable to determine which of them is speeding.

Moreover things get even more complicated, as in many cases the bikes registration plates are not visible, which prevents the camera from correctly identifying the vehicle.

Because of these failures, some people have escaped from being fined.

These three speed cameras that were purchased by the Ministry of Public Infractructure aimed to track those who violate speed limit, detect people using cell phones while driving and those who fail to comply with traffic signals at all times.