SHANE Rattenbury says mobile road safety cameras will be seen more often and at more locations as the Government focuses on reducing the prevalence of speeding and casualties on ACT roads.

A change in regulations to support the use of mobile cameras on any Canberra road has come into force.

“Previously, mobile speed cameras could only be used at select locations in Canberra. Now mobile cameras will be able to operate on Canberra’s road network anywhere, anytime. This is also supported by extended hours of mobile camera operation,” Shane said.

“Even if some motorists refuse to accept the danger of speeding, I hope the expansion of the mobile camera program prompts them to change their behaviour. The Government’s focus continues to be Vision Zero – no deaths on ACT roads.

“Speed and traffic volume surveys will be conducted at new sites before mobile operations begin to gather important data for camera placement and for future evaluation of the ACT road safety camera program.

“The Government will evaluate and assess at least 30 new mobile camera locations by the end of next month and then 100 annually thereafter.

“The initial expanded locations will be based on black spot rankings, and police information.

“Mobile cameras will also expand into school zones with 10 of the new sites to be schools which have a history of complaints and speeding drivers.”

The locations of the ACT’s fixed and mobile road safety cameras will continue to be published on the Justice and Community Safety Directorate’s website: justice.act.gov.au