Speed Cameras: State Has Pocketed Rs 110 Million Since 2013

10 years, 9 months ago - 19 March 2014, lexpress.mu

Speed cameras have become real slot machines to the state. Since their introduction in May 2013 to 17 March 55,000 tickets were issued, said a police source at the Traffic Branch. And Rs 110 million went into the coffers of the State. To date, the country has 35 fixed cameras.

Topping speeds of cameras, it is the Coromandel is the most feared drivers. It is followed Sadally, specifically the Sivananda Road, Vacoas, Sayed Hossen, towards Carreau Lalianne at Vacoas, the Triolet Bypass, and Roche-Bois.

Regarding the introduction of penalty points in May, 40,600 tickets have been prepared mainly for speeding. What about drivers who have already accumulated 15 points? Inspector Mohit Ramah indicates that none has so far been disqualified.

"The police have already started the procedures for the court to disqualify the driver. Even if it has exceeded 15 points, it is not automatic that the police do " , he said.

He explains that the court sanction the driver of a period of disqualification of not less than eight months. "We must know that after all the points that led to his disqualification return to zero. With the exception of those who have not been recognized. "