November 25, 2011
B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera program goes live in Richmond
RICHMOND - The provincial government, police and ICBC have announced that B.C.’s upgraded and expanded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program is now fully installed at all 140 sites. This includes nine sites in Richmond – all of which are now live.
Why this Matters
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Rob Howard, MLA for Richmond Centre:
“Somewhere in the neighbourhood of 230 crashes take place at intersections in B.C. every day on average. Reducing this number is what intersection safety cameras are all about. Deterring aggressive drivers will go a long way to making our streets safer.”
John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston:
“Nine major intersections in Richmond now have cameras that make it easier than ever to identify dangerous drivers and hold them to account. The chances of getting away with dangerous driving are now much smaller.”
Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East:
“These cameras are playing an important role in reducing reckless driving. All of us can also play a role in this process of making our streets safer for other drivers and pedestrians. Slow down, take care, and set a positive example for others on the road by making good driving decisions.”
British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) Traffic Safety Committee Chair Chief Constable Jamie Graham:
“We welcome these cameras because high risk driving has no place on our roads and we’ll do everything we can to stop those who disregard other people’s safety. We’ve seen the carnage of intersection crashes – and we know this program will help make our roads safer.”
ICBC director of road safety Fiona Temple:
“The goal of this program is to prevent intersection crashes and injuries, and to save lives by deterring red light runners. But did you know that failing to yield the right-of-way, speeding and inattention are also top factors in intersection crashes? Whether you’re a driver, pedestrian or cyclist, do your part – slow down and use extra caution at intersections."
Intersection Safety Camera Locations
Cambie Rd at No. 5 Rd
- No. 3 Rd at Blundell Rd
- Gilbert Rd at Blundell Rd
- No. 3 Rd at Westminster Hwy
- No. 5 Rd at Westminster Hwy
- Garden City Rd at Westminster Hwy
- Alderbridge Way at Shell Rd
- Garden City Rd at Cambie Rd
- Garden City Rd at Alderbridge Way
Additional information
- The upgraded program will see digital cameras placed at 140 of B.C.’s highest-risk intersections.
- The goal of the ISC program is to prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities, not to generate ticket- revenues.
- Sites were selected based on where cameras will be the most effective in reducing serious crashes, severe injuries and fatalities.
- Signs are prominently posted at the intersections to advise drivers that ISCs are in place.
- All traffic fine revenue will continue to be distributed among B.C. municipalities to help them enhance their policing and community-based public programs, regardless of the number of cameras within their community or how many tickets they issue.
- Visit www.icbc.com for more information about the Intersection Safety Camera program and to see a map of the 140 locations.
Visit Rob’s website at www.robhowardmla.bc.ca
Visit John’s website at www.johnyapmla.bc.ca
Visit Linda’s website at www.lindareidmla.bc.ca
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