Aim to cover 'all highways'
Point-to-point cameras coming soon on Sulaymaniyah-Chamchamal road
SULAYMANIYAH — The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Interior has approved the installation of new average – or point-to-point – speed cameras on major roads in Sulaymaniyah, starting with the Sulaymaniyah-Chamchamal route, followed by the Sulaymaniyah-Halabja road, according to a source in the local traffic department.
The source told 964media that the implementation of point-to-point speed cameras on the Sulaymaniyah-Chamchamal road would begin shortly. The system was first activated on May 29, 2023, on the Sulaymaniyah-Dukan road.
Point-to-point speed cameras operate by measuring the time it takes for a vehicle to travel between two points, which are three to four kilometers apart. If a vehicle reaches the second camera faster than the speed limit would allow, a fine is automatically issued. This method aims to prevent drivers from speeding between fixed cameras and slowing down as they pass them.
“Starting this project required the Ministry of Interior’s approval, which has now been obtained,” the source said. The installation will eventually extend to cover all highways in the region.
The introduction of average speed cameras has stirred controversy, especially in the Sulaymaniyah governorate, presenting political challenges for local authorities. These cameras are seen as a more effective tool in ensuring drivers adhere to the speed limits, which are set at 110 kilometers per hour (about 62 mph) for light vehicles and 80 kilometers per hour (about 50 mph) for heavy trucks on highways.
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