November 25, 2011
B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera program goes live in Chilliwack

CHILLIWACK - The provincial government, police and ICBC have announced that B.C.’s upgraded and expanded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program is now fully installed at all 140 sites. This includes two sites in Chilliwack – both of which are now live.

Why this Matters

• Crashes at intersections are often more serious because they involve high speed and right angle or side impact crashes.
• Improving intersection safety prevents crashes, injuries and fatalities, ensuring families get home safe and sound.

Quotes

Chilliwack MLA John Les:
“These intersections are highly travelled routes, and busy intersections are where the majority of accidents take place. The additional cameras announced today will help us save lives and reduce injuries.”

Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner:
“Public safety is an important priority for me, so I hope that having these cameras at more intersections will act as an added deterrent for those drivers who put innocent lives at risk by running red lights."

ICBC director of road safety Fiona Temple:
“The goal of this program is to prevent intersection crashes and injuries, and to save lives by deterring red light runners. But did you know that failing to yield the right-of-way, speeding and inattention are also top factors in intersection crashes? Whether you’re a driver, pedestrian or cyclist, do your part – slow down and use extra caution at intersections."

British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) Traffic Safety Committee Chair Chief Constable Jamie Graham:
“We welcome these cameras because high risk driving has no place on our roads and we’ll do everything we can to stop those who disregard other people’s safety. We’ve seen the carnage of intersection crashes – and we know this program will help make our roads safer.”

Intersection Safety Camera Locations

• Vedder Rd at Luckakuck Way 
• Vedder Rd at Promontory Road

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 ISCs 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.
• Visit www.icbc.com for more information about the Intersection Safety Camera program and to see a map of the 140 locations.

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