The Provincial Government has taken the next step in its plan to implement speed cameras in Newfoundland and Labrador by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP).
The RFP, which closes on October 8, will result in the selection of a vendor responsible for the installation, management and maintenance of speed cameras. The vendor will also issue tickets to the owners of registered motor vehicles that are travelling at excessive speeds as documented by speed cameras.
The specific locations for the speed cameras will be determined in consultation with municipalities and law enforcement, with consideration being given to high-traffic routes.
The RFP and information on tenders issued and awarded by the Provincial Government and other public bodies is available online.
The introduction of speed cameras in Newfoundland and Labrador follows a pilot project conducted in the City of Mount Pearl and the Town of Paradise in 2023, during which more than 93,000 vehicles were identified speeding 11 kilometres/hour or more over the posted speed limit.
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“We will continue to work closely with our community partners, including municipalities and law enforcement, to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of road safety and safe driving practices. Speed cameras are a big part of this work, and we look forward to advancing this very important initiative to the people of the Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL
“The culture of driving in our province needs to change. Traffic enforcement by the RNC during the recent Labour Day weekend identified numerous excessive speeding offences, resulting in 17 vehicles seized and 19 driver’s licences suspended. Image capturing enforcement is a worthy public safety tool that will remind residents to slow down, respect speed limits, and protect one another. By taking these next steps, our government is demonstrating its commitment to improving road safety in our province.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Justice and Public Safety
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