The City of Lethbridge lost over a million dollars in revenue in 2013 because of technical glitches with red light cameras and photo radar.
The red light radar system was supposed to be expanded last year but was unexpectedly delayed.
“We intended to add three more new red light cameras at the first of the year, but those did not get completely installed until the middle of the year in June 2013 that delayed some of the revenue,” says Corey Wight, Treasurer for the City of Lethbridge.
City officials say on top of the technical issues, there were also signage problems in playground and school zones. Some photo radar machines were also out of the mix
“There were a few that were damaged or needed repairs during the year and it took them out of commission for several weeks so it reduced the amount of revenue we would usually bring in.”
Lethbridge Regional Police say red light cameras are not about the money and that the cameras are strategically placed in high risk locations where the safety of citizens is at risk.
“The red light cameras are one of things that people can wrap their heads around. There is a clear correlation between running red lights and causing accidents,” said Inspector Tom Ashcroft with the Lethbridge Regional Police.
Comments