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Should speed camera locations be mapped?

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 06:30

Parliament will discuss this week if there should be a national map of the locations of all the speed cameras.

Most cantons prefer to keep their location secret, but Solothurn, Lucerne and Sankt Gallen are the exceptions.  Each has a map available. 

Backers of the plan say simply having a map will increase the deterrent effect. They point to the experience in Sankt Gallen which has 15% fewer accidents.

But others say drivers will use the information to slow down where the cameras are – and speed elsewhere.

The location of mobile cameras will always be a surprise.

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