Montreal says no to photo radars

Municipalities will be allowed to set up more photo radars. Bill fifty-seven will allow more of them in high risk areas like school zones and roadwork areas.

The bill was introduced in the National Assembly on Wednesday by Transport Minister Pierre Moreau. He says the fifteen photo radars already in place in the province have made drivers slow down.

One city that isn’t agreeing with this bill is Montreal. Mayor Gerald Tremblay says they don’t want any since they can’t control extra cash revenue.

Quebec City on the other hand is setting up more photo radars. As long as it is used to promote safer roads, Transport Quebec says the public is supporting this system.

According to an all-party committee, the photo radars are effective in reducing speed and collisions.   

 Flickr photo by: etgeek (Eric)