Majority of British Columbians in favour of speed cameras: poll
Posted July 10, 2019 11:13 pm.
Last Updated July 10, 2019 11:16 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Are you in favor of the province’s plan to activate speed cameras in intersections around B.C.? If so, it appears you’re in the majority.
A recent poll from Research Co. suggests about 68 per cent of those surveyed approve of using the technology to catch drivers speeding through intersections.
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Are you behind the province's plan to activate speed cameras in BC? A recent poll suggests most people in the province think the cameras are a good idea. Details @NEWS1130
— Jonathan Szekeres (@jonszekeres) July 11, 2019
The province has already announced plans to update 35 existing red-light cameras, to also catch drivers speeding through yellow, and green lights at certain intersections.
If you get caught, a speeding ticket will be mailed to your house.
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Our latest release: 68% of British Columbians approve of using speed-on-green cameras, or red light cameras that also capture vehicles that speed through intersections. https://t.co/XFKaMb1joM pic.twitter.com/9Dau62rNqi
— Mario Canseco (@mario_canseco) July 10, 2019
The poll suggests support is highest amongst women, and people over 55.
It doesn’t matter if you drive, or not; about 72 per cent of people surveyed who don’t drive give the plans thumbs up, while about 66-percent of people who drive at least 5-days per week also agree.