From June 1st, mobile speed cameras will start measuring speed in both directions simultaneously. Previously, speed was measured only in one direction. The police use eight mobile speed cameras in Estonia.
Motorcyclists are the main reason why the cameras are being activated in a new way. Last year, there were 119 traffic accidents involving motorcycles. Nine motorcyclists died in these accidents.
The police note that motorcyclists do not feel the police supervision sufficiently. As a result, the number of motorcyclists killed has increased. The police's eight mobile speed cameras have always had the ability to measure speed in both directions simultaneously, but now it has been decided to start using it.
The photo was taken in a 50 km/h zone, where the motorcyclist's speed was 117 km/h. Author/source: PPA. The overall traffic situation has worsened in recent years. Last year, there were 69 fatalities and 2164 injuries in traffic in Estonia.
Speeding is directly related to about a third of traffic accidents. The police want to save and preserve lives. Last year, the speed limit in central Tallinn was reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, which led to a decrease in accidents involving pedestrians.
Speed cameras are not used only because of motorcyclists, but also year-round. The police themselves decide when and how to use the cameras. In summer, traffic is much more difficult for both people and the police. The police hope that accidents will decrease in the future.