Randpere told ERR that the second reading of the bill in the Riigikogu plenary hall will likely take place on June 15. The third reading and vote will follow a couple of days later.
We want to pass the law before Midsummer Day. It will come into force 10 days after the president proclaims it. It won't be in force by Midsummer Day, but the Riigikogu will pass it.
Randpere says there are differing opinions within the Reform Party faction. But he believes the bill will get more than two-thirds of the votes. Only the Social Democrats are unanimously against it. From other factions, some individuals are against it, but the majority supports it.
On Thursday, there was a meeting of the Riigikogu Economic Affairs Committee. Randpere was there as the bill's sponsor.
Randpere said that two amendments will be made to the bill. Some words will be replaced and a new clause added. The government will confirm more detailed guidelines by regulation.
The initial version stated that warning signs must be "clearly visible". These words will be removed as they are too vague. The new text states that a warning sign must be installed before a speed camera. In urban areas, the sign must be 150–300 meters before the camera. Outside urban areas, it must be 300–500 meters.
Randpere said the amendments will be confirmed next Tuesday.