Speed cameras in Cape

[Phillip Coetser]

Hi guys, Phillip. Speed cameras in Cape 'will now have to be clearly visible', and I quote,

Cape Town -

Speed cameras, often hidden behind trees or disguised as roadside electricity boxes, will now have to be clearly visible and used in areas to improve road safety, and not as a money spinner for the City.
That’s according to the City of Cape Town’s traffic and speed camera report which has recommended that officers and cameras be visible and that the fine system not be used as a cash-cow.

The report is before council at the end of next month. JP Smith, mayoral committee member for safety, security and social services, said the committee has gone with the more visible route.

“We will now be doing operations where it is visible to people. The recording of motorists in traffic vehicles or hidden away is stopped. On the issue of fines, we need to look at the justice system, because the fines we issue don’t help the situation.

“We are getting more people to ensure that fines are paid, but there are repeat-offenders,” he said.

According to the new regulations, a warning sign should be placed not more than 1km from the stationed area, in the direction being enforced.

Speed cameras, including mobile camera units, must be visible to approaching or departing motorists from where the enforcement is done.

Where a fixed camera has been installed, it must be painted yellow in full, with reflective sheeting.

Regards

[Jan Horn]

Wow that is quite a different approach to what is currently being done. I have seen cameras mounted on top of the overhead trafic robots in a few places in Stellenbosch. They are purely for red light and not speed. I presume those will still be in use?