New Technology For Intersection Cameras

Two Kelowna intersections are among 35 in BC targeted for new anti-speeding measures.

Starting this summer, Harvey Avenue at Cooper Road, and Highway 97 North at Banks Road, will have new warning signs and technology added to cameras that will ticket the registered owners of vehicles going over the posted limit on a red, yellow, or green light.

“We have a record number of crashes happening – more than 900 a day in our province – and about 60% of the crashes on our roads are at intersections,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “We’ve taken time to systematically pinpoint the locations linked to crashes and dangerous speeds that are best suited to safely catching, ticketing and changing the behaviours of those who cause carnage on B.C. roads.”

Farnworth says to discourage high speeds at the 35 locations, neither government nor police will disclose the speed threshold that will trigger the new cameras.