Installation of Cameras to Enforce Against Illegal U-Turns

Question:

Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui: To ask the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether the Ministry will consider installing cameras to enforce against illegal U-turns; and (b) what is the latest average monthly deployment of enforcement personnel to address illegal U-turns and zebra crossing violations.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs:

1. The Traffic Police (TP) will roll out new Traffic Violation Enforcement Cameras by 2026. These cameras will enhance enforcement against various traffic violations, including illegal U-turns.

2. TP deploys officers island-wide, with a focus on accident-prone locations and violation hotspots. They do not focus only on illegal U-turns and zebra crossing violations. The number of officers deployed varies, depending on operational needs and manpower constraints.