September 13, 2011
Third Phase of B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera Program Goes Live

NORTH VANCOUVER - The provincial government, police and ICBC have announced that the third phase of B.C.’s upgraded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program has gone live across the province. Two ISCs are now live at the following intersections:

• Marine Drive and Capilano Road
• Marine Drive and Taylor Way

Why this Matters:

• Over 40% of police-attended accidents occur at intersections.
• Crashes at intersections are often more serious because they involve high speed and right angle or t-bone crashes.
• Improving intersection safety prevents crashes, injuries and fatalities, ensuring families get home safe and sound.

Quotes:

“This is another example of how our government is working hard to keep families safe - expanding the Intersection Safety Camera program will save lives and reduce accidents and injuries.”
- Naomi Yamamoto, MLA North Vancouver-Lonsdale

“We need drivers to realize that high risk driving behaviours put others at serious risk and to understand that we won’t tolerate it. Making our roads safer is a priority for us and this program will help by targeting those who choose to drive dangerously.”
- Sgt. Al Steinhauser, Prince George RCMP

“We know these cameras will help reduce intersection related crashes, but it’s important that we continue to think about the role we can play to help make our roads safer. Many people think tailgating or failing to yield the right-of-way is harmless, but the reality is you are increasing your chances of being in a crash – putting others at risk, including yourself and passengers. Whether you’re a driver, motorcycle rider, cyclist or pedestrian, slow down and use extra caution at intersections."
- Fiona Temple, ICBC’s director of road safety

Additional information

• The upgraded program will see digital cameras placed at 140 of B.C.’s highest-risk intersections.
• The goal of the ISC program is to prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities, not to generate ticket revenues.
• Sites were selected based on where cameras will be the most effective in reducing serious crashes, severe injuries and fatalities.
• Signs are prominently posted at the intersections to advise drivers that ISC cameras are in place.
• All traffic fine revenue will continue to be distributed among B.C. municipalities to help them enhance their policing and community-based public programs, regardless of the number of cameras within their community or how many tickets they issue.
• With the third set of cameras going live, the majority (105 out of 140) of the cameras under the upgraded ISC program are now operational. By the end of the year, all 140 ISCs will be live.
• Visit www.icbc.com for more information about the Intersection Safety Camera program and to see a map of the 140 locations.

More information on your local MLA:

• Visit Naomi's website at www.naomiyamamotomla.bc.ca

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