September 12, 2011
Third Phase of B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera Program Goes Live

VANCOUVER - Today, the provincial government, police and ICBC announced that the third phase of B.C.’s upgraded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program has gone live across the province – including 13 cameras located in Vancouver.

A total of 43 ISCs will be live in Vancouver by the end of the year. The 13 sites that went live today are in addition to the 19 sites that went live earlier this year. A total of 32 ISCs are now live.

Why this Matters

  • Over 40% of police-attended accidents occur at intersections.
  • Intersection crashes often lead to serious consequences, especially when pedestrians or motorcyclists are involved.
  • Crashes at intersections are often more serious because they involve high speed and right angle or t-bone crashes.
  • Improving intersection safety prevents crashes, injuries and fatalities, ensuring families get home safe and sound.

Quotes

"Public safety is a priority of our government, adding cameras at major intersections in Vancouver will hold dangerous drivers accountable, reduce violent crashes and save lives.”
Vancouver-Point Grey MLA Christy Clark

"Traffic related fatalities are often unnecessary senseless deaths, the cameras announced today will increase safety at Vancouver intersections, save innocent lives and punish dangerous drivers."
Vancouver-Fairview MLA Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid

"Over 40 per cent of police-attended crashes happen at intersections. The additional cameras announced today will help improve safety on Vancouver roads and save lives."
Vancouver-Langara MLA Dr. Moira Stilwell

“Intersection and pedestrian safety is a priority for us – we’ve seen too often the tragic consequences of intersection crashes, especially when pedestrian are involved. High risk driving has no place on our roads. These cameras will help us make roads safer by targeting those who choose to put others at risk.”
Inspector Ted Schinbein, Vancouver Police

“We know these cameras will help reduce intersection related crashes, but it’s important that we continue to think about the role we can play to help make our roads safer. Many people think tailgating or failing to yield the right-of-way is harmless, but the reality is you are increasing your chances of being in a crash – putting others at risk, including yourself and passengers. Whether you’re a driver, motorcycle rider, cyclist or pedestrian, slow down and use extra caution at intersections."
Fiona Temple, ICBC’s director of road safety

Intersection Safety Camera Locations

  • Knight St. at E 33 Ave.
  • Clark Drive at Venables St.
  • E 49 Ave. at Fraser St.
  • Oak St. at W 57 Avenue
  • Oak St. at W 41 Avenue
  • E Broadway at Commercial Drive
  • E Broadway at Nanaimo St.
  • W Georgia St. at Cardero St.
  • Cambie St. at W 41 Avenue
  • Boundary Road at E 1 Avenue
  • Dundas St. at Nanaimo St.
  • E Broadway at Main St.
  • W 49 Ave. at Main St.
  • Burrard at Davie St.
  • Granville St. at W 49 Ave.
  • Granville St. at W King Edward Ave.
  • Kingsway at Nanaimo St.
  • Grandview Hwy at Rupert. St.
  • Oak St. at W 70 Ave.
  • E Hastings St. at Main St.
  • SE Marine Dr. at Fraser St.
  • SE Marine Dr. at Argyle St.
  • Terminal Ave. at Main St.
  • W Georgia St. at Denman St.
  • Granville St. at W 41 Ave.
  • Oak St at W 33 Ave.
  • Granville St. at SW Marine Dr.
  • E 1 Ave. at Commercial Dr.
  • Victoria Dr. at E 41 Ave.
  • Oak St. at W 49 Ave.
  • Knight St. at E 49 Ave.
  • E Hastings St. at Renfrew St.

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 ISC cameras 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.
  • With the third set of cameras going live, the majority (105 out of 140) of the cameras under the upgraded ISC program are now operational. By the end of the year, all 140 ISCs will be live.
  • 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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