Debated in Parliament on 12 Nov 2012.
Ms Ellen Lee asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs whether red light cameras will be installed at all traffic junctions given the increasing number of motorists beating red lights.
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The Traffic Police (TP) takes a firm and active enforcement stand against motorists who beat the red lights. In the first nine months of this year, TP detected 13,881 red-light violations, an increase of 3% from the 13,490 violations detected over the same period in 2011.
TP deploys red light cameras at road junctions that are identified to be problematic based on accident data and public feedback. Traffic junctions that do not have red light cameras installed are supported by TP's mobile enforcement operations.
TP periodically reviews the deployment of red light cameras based on ground assessment, and will consider installing additional cameras at problematic junctions if needed. TP will also be upgrading its current fleet of cameras to digital technology in the near future to allow for more effective enforcement and deterrence against red-running offences.
While enforcement and penalties are needed, TP will also continue with its efforts to educate motorists about road safety. We need a community of road users who use the roads in a manner that is safe for themselves and others, to ensure safe roads for all.
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