the projected installation of speed cameras along the Valetta bypass, he will, for the benefit of the House,…
(No. B/433) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the projected installation of speed cameras along the Valetta bypass, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic Road Management Support Unit, information as to where matters stand, indicating the expected date of coming into operation thereof. The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Minister, you got the floor again!
Yes.
Okay, short answer.
I have ten PQs on me today, so, quite lengthy.
Try to be brief, straight to the point.
Okay. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that following a site visit on 24 April 2025 at the junction of Valetta bypass B6 and the Morcellement VRS 2 side road, the TMRSU proceeded with the installation of fixed speed camera along Valetta bypass. This decision was reached in consultation with the elected Members of Constituency No. 8 as well as village councillors and representatives from the Police to enhance road safety. I have to mention that hon. Venkatasami has always been following on this issue, time and again. As such, the works order for civil works for the installation of speed camera was issued on 10 November 2025 for a value of Rs409,250.50 inclusive of VAT and the speed camera equipment was installed in December 2025 at the identified locus. The CEB subsequently completed the works by the installation of additional poles in February this year. I am further informed that the traffic signs for the speed camera were installed on 01 April 2026 and the road markings were completed on 10 April 2026. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, to reply to the specific question of the hon. Member, I am pleased to inform the House that the speed camera is already operational since yesterday; Monday 20 April 2026. The speed limit for the area is 60 km/h. A communiqué has even been issued to that effect.
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