Provincial government mum on missing speed cameras on R40 near White River
There is still no comprehensive report from the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison explaining why the speed cameras on the R40 near Rocky Drift were removed.
The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison’s (DCSSL) silence concerning the missing speed cameras on the R40 seems to indicate that they are still as baffled as they were last week, or still compiling the promised “comprehensive report” on why they had been removed.
The DCSSL spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, confirmed the disappearance of the cameras and the professionalism with which it was done, but did not divulge any additional information.
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“We are going to give a comprehensive report regarding why these two cameras were removed. For now, we urge motorists to continue driving with caution in that area. Only the cameras were removed, but the rules of the road were not. Our traffic officials will be monitoring the area to make sure that motorists adhere to the rules of the road,” he told the newspaper.
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On Tuesday, he promised to report back to Lowvelder with information as to why the cameras were erected at that specific spot. During his last telephonic contact with the newspaper, he said he still wanted to discuss the matter with the departmental section responsible for speed cameras. Since then, the paper have not received any response.
There have been mixed emotions about the speed cameras from motorists, with some saying they can now speed on that section of the R40 without being fined. Others claim they do not feel safe on that specific section, especially when driving southbound towards Mbombela. They say some motorists are taking advantage of the missing speed cameras and are speeding downhill.
These motorists are calling on the department to replace the cameras since the area is well known as a high-accident zone.
Since the installation of the cameras, the number of accidents in the area had decreased.
