Speeders on the Malahat, beware.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has discussed potentially implementing new technology on the highway in an attempt to prevent dangerous driving.
The proposed interval cameras would take photos of cars and their license plates at various locations along the route. The system then measures the travel time between locations and tickets vehicles going too fast.
Safer drivers, or just more tickets?
However, the average driving speed on the Malahat tends to exceed the speed limit. So, theoretically, the introduction of the cameras could target the majority of drivers, not just those driving exceptionally fast.
“The limit on the Malahat is 80, but the 85th percentile is 95. So if you enforce it, this is a bit extreme but it’s legally possible, you’ll be ticketing everybody for driving safely,” Chris Thompson of Sense BC told Chek News.
The CRD votes on the proposal July 12th. If passed, the Cowichan Valley Regional District will then be asked to support the CRD their request for the province to install the cameras.
According Global News, Staff for premier-designate John Horgan expressed interest in looking at an interval camera proposal.
