The provincial government determines those posted speeds. MoTH claims that 50 less people will die and 4,000 less people will be injured a year in speed-related crashes with photo radar in place. About 30 photo radar cameras are slated to be used around the province next year. The portable camera units photograph speeding cars. One camera can take about 800 pictures an hour.
Speeders then receive tickets in the mail about seven days later.
The next West Vancouver Police Board meeting is scheduled for January. Meanwhile, the North Vancouver RCMP have identified six sites in which photo- radar cameras will be set up next year. The program has been delayed, and a traffic section spokesman said he was not aware of a new start date.