The Provincial Government continues to work closely with its community partners, including municipalities and law enforcement, to promote road safety and safe driving practices. To help create safer roads, through Budget 2025, an investment of $3.9 million will support the launch of speed cameras in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be available to speak to media about speed cameras today (Friday, April 11) in the East Block Lobby, Confederation Building, at 11:00 a.m.
The Provincial Government has signed a five-year service contract with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions (Jenoptik) for the installation, operation and maintenance of speed cameras and the issuing of tickets. The contract is for a minimum of 10 cameras with the potential to add more as the program rolls out.
Speed cameras will be installed on provincial and municipal roads and highways. Cameras will be in multiple regions throughout the province, starting with Veterans Memorial Highway. The specific locations will be determined in consultation with municipalities and law enforcement, including the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and will be based on traffic data that demonstrates a high rate of speeding. Signage will alert motorists to where the cameras are located.
Speed cameras will only capture images of the licence plates of speeding vehicles. Licence plate information will be used to identify the registered owner of the vehicle, who will then receive a ticket from Jenoptik. The ticket will be payable to the Provincial Government and administered by the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s Fines Administration Division.
Quotes
“Speeding poses a serious risk for the travelling public in Newfoundland and Labrador. Speed cameras will supplement existing enforcement strategies and increase compliance with the rules of the road. This is an opportunity to remind people that when you get behind the wheel, it’s on you to choose to be safe and responsible.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL
“Speed cameras will help deter speeding and assist with public safety on our province’s roadways. I am pleased to see this contract awarded as it will help to provide all residents and visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador a safer road system.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Justice and Public Safety
“We welcome the opportunity to work with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to improve safety and reduce accidents across the province.”
Kristina McMaster
Director of Operations Canada, Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions
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