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British Columbia to replace 140 intersection cameras in $67M upgrade
The British Columbia Ministry of the Attorney General has announced a $67 million plan to replace 140 aging red-light and speed cameras across the province. ICBC has selected Jenoptik Canada to supply, install, and maintain the new high-resolution technology for a period of 10 years.
The replacement program will be conducted in phases, with construction expected to continue until spring 2027. While new equipment is installed, existing cameras will remain operational. Approximately 90 locations will require minor road or sidewalk work to accommodate new poles and wiring, with each site estimated to take two weeks.
According to government data, the camera program has already contributed to safety improvements, including a 13 per cent decrease in red-light infractions over the last five years and a 52 per cent reduction in drivers exceeding speed limits by more than 25 km/h over the past three years. Niki Sharma, Attorney General, stated the upgrade aims to ensure the road safety program continues to prevent crashes at high-risk intersections.
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British Columbia · ICBC · Jason McDaniel · Jenoptik Canada · Niki Sharma
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h have decreased by 52 percent over the past three years. coastmountainnews.com · wltribune.com · cheknews.ca · cranbrooktownsman.com · ominecaexpress.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Ministry of the Attorney General announced that high-risk intersection cameras in British Columbia will be upgraded. coastmountainnews.com · wltribune.com · cheknews.ca · cranbrooktownsman.com · ominecaexpress.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Red-light infractions have decreased by 13 percent over the last five years, and repeat offenders have declined by 29 percent. coastmountainnews.com · wltribune.com · cheknews.ca · cranbrooktownsman.com · ominecaexpress.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] All 140 intersection cameras across British Columbia are scheduled for replacement. coastmountainnews.com · wltribune.com · cheknews.ca · cranbrooktownsman.com · ominecaexpress.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Approximately 90 locations will undergo minor road or sidewalk work for the installation of new poles and wiring. coastmountainnews.com · wltribune.com · cheknews.ca · cranbrooktownsman.com · ominecaexpress.com · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Construction for the camera replacement program is expected to continue until spring 2027. cheknews.ca
- [● 9 SOURCES] The contract for the camera replacement costs $67 million over its lifespan. coastmountainnews.com · wltribune.com · cheknews.ca · cranbrooktownsman.com · ominecaexpress.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] ICBC selected Jenoptik Canada to supply, install, and maintain the new cameras for up to 10 years. coastmountainnews.com · wltribune.com · cheknews.ca · cranbrooktownsman.com · ominecaexpress.com · +4 more