Even though the government backs and recently approved placing warning signs before mobile speed traps, Interior Minister Igor Taro said several questionable aspects remain.
A few years ago, warning signs were posted ahead of mobile speed cameras, but police have since stopped using them. On Friday, the government decided to support a bill initiated by three members of the Riigikogu that would make advance warnings mandatory again. According to Interior Minister Igor Taro (Eesti 200), the draft law still requires amendments.
“The regulation on installing these signs and the consequences if, for example, a sign falls over or someone claims they didn’t see it — there can be many practical nuances that aren’t immediately obvious. But people who deal with this daily are already asking what happens in such cases. Does it automatically mean that the violation that was recorded effectively did not occur?” Taro said.
“Those working in the field see the practical problems that could arise from introducing such regulation. These challenges can be resolved — it just requires careful consideration. For instance, if a sign is knocked over by strong wind or deliberately pushed down, does that really mean all fines automatically become invalid?” Taro added.
Members of parliament proposing the bill believe that warning signs on highways should be placed 300 to 500 meters in advance and in cities at a distance of 150 to 300 meters.
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