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Update on Cost of Installing Traffic Enforcement Camera at Signalised Intersection

Debated in Parliament on 6 Feb 2024.

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Leong Mun Wai asked about the cost of installing traffic enforcement cameras at signalised intersections and whether more cameras will be deployed for red light offences.
K Shanmugam stated that the installation cost ranges from $100,000 to $170,000 depending on site conditions.
He explained that Traffic Police uses a risk-based approach, deploying cameras at locations prone to accidents and violations, and will install more where merited.

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Leong Mun Wai

#1

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) what is the cost of installing a traffic enforcement camera at a signalised intersection; and (b) whether the Traffic Police plans to deploy more such enforcement cameras for detecting red light running offences in addition to the current cameras deployed.

K Shanmugam

#2

The cost of installing a new traffic enforcement camera at a signalised intersection ranges between $100,000 and $170,000, depending on the site conditions.

The Traffic Police adopts a risk-based approach and deploys traffic enforcement cameras at locations which are more prone to accidents and traffic violations. It assesses the situation on our roads and where merited, will install such cameras.

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Leong Mun Wai asked about the cost of installing traffic enforcement cameras at signalised intersections and whether more cameras will be deployed for red light offences.
K Shanmugam stated that the installation cost ranges from $100,000 to $170,000 depending on site conditions.
He explained that Traffic Police uses a risk-based approach, deploying cameras at locations prone to accidents and violations, and will install more where merited.

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