The conventional method allows the motorist personal interaction with the police officer to discuss the situation and it may be forgiven if deserved. Photo radar is viewed as impersonal. - delayed notification. In this regard, it should be noted that personal delivery options are being evaluated by the Integrated Traffic Camera Unit to reduce the time between violation and notification. The camera provides evidence of a person's whereabouts at a given date and time, which is then mailed to the home or worksite. In this regard, it should be noted that the camera design has been modified to photograph the rear of the vehicle, so the driver's face will not be visible.
Similar issues are likely to be raised by citizens here in Vancouver.
Some form of communication program will be required to address these concerns. Since all of these revenues are collected by the Province, the City does not benefit directly from the program. These programs include traffic enforcement by police, and traffic safety improvements by Engineering Services. Through ICBC, the Province has recently contributed to specific safety projects such as improved signals and markings, but this contribution is small. One solution to this inequity would be that some of the revenue be directly invested in the traffic safety improvements and controlled directly by the City.