VICTORIA– B.C.'s upgraded and expanded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program is now
fully installed at all 140 sites. The
digital cameras are located in 26 communities to help save lives and reduce the
almost 230 crashes that occur daily at intersections throughout the province.
The cameras detect and photograph vehicles running a red light, and are
expected to reduce casualty crashes at ISC sites by about six per cent annually. The
upgraded and expanded Intersection Safety Camera program is a joint initiative
with the provincial government, ICBC and police to cut the high incidence of
intersection crashes, which are often the most serious because they include
head-on and side-impact crashes.
Quick
Facts:
- All ticket revenue goes to B.C. municipalities.
- Violation tickets carry a $167 fine, which can be reduced by $25 if paid within 30 days.
- Vehicles that have entered the intersection before the light turns red will not receive a ticket.
- A ticket is not issued if a traffic signal is in flashing red mode.
- Signs are prominently posted at the intersections to advise drivers that ISC cameras are in place.
- Registered vehicle owners do not receive driver penalty points for red light camera offences.
For
a full list of ISC locations, visit: http://www.icbc.com/csDelPrd/Satellite?c=ICBC_Document_C&cid=1225928541607&pagename=ICBC%2FICBC_Document_C%2Ficbc_DocumentLinkT
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