New red light cameras in operation today
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     The Transport Department announced today (March 16) that 40 new red light cameras commenced operation by the Hong Kong Police Force from today to enhance road safety and strengthen the deterrent effect against red light jumping.

     The new cameras were completed under the Red Light Camera System Phase 4 Expansion Project which involved the installation of red light cameras at 40 new locations in the territory.

     Together with the original red light cameras, there are now 195 red light cameras in the territory, putting all relevant signalised road junctions under 24-hour surveillance. A list of the 40 newly installed camera locations is attached.

Ends/Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Issued at HKT 11:13

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