3D Laser Cameras to be Put on Trial at Thomson-Newton Junction to Target Traffic Violations
Errant road users beware; the Singapore Traffic Police will be installing high-tech 3D cameras at the junction of Thomson Road and Newton Road to target traffic offences.
According to Traffic Police Commander Sam Tee, the accident black spot had “high traffic volume and frequent reports of traffic violations.” Furthermore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Black Spot programme also identified that area as one with a high incidence of traffic accidents.
“These are violations that can potentially cause accidents, and we have seen such accidents happening at major junctions,” said Commander Tee.
“We want to use technology to help remind and deter motorists from committing such violations.”
The cameras will be targeting illegal U-turns, vehicles turning in non-turning lanes as well as vehicles stopping in yellow boxes and causing obstruction.
(Image taken from Straits Times)
Using these high-tech technologies will enable the police to track down the time of violations, vehicle number plates and lanes where offences were committed. It is reported that multiple offences can also be recorded simultaneously.
During the three-month trial, however, no action will be taken against traffic violations captured by the cameras.
Signs will also be put up to remind drivers when the cameras are deployed.
After the trial, the laser cameras will be dismantled to assess the data collected. Meanwhile, there are no other immediate plans to deploy the cameras elsewhere.
(Image taken from Singapore Police Force)
This move is followed by the completion of the average speed camera trial, which was successful and “worked in the way they hoped”, according to the Traffic Police.
The 12 cameras have now been installed along the 4 km Tanah Merah Coast Road (pictured above), an area which is particularly prone to speeding.
With this new implementation of 3D laser cameras, the Traffic Police hopes that this technology can help to cut down on manpower costs.
Hopefully, the roads will be safer for everyone to use too.