Danish police plan US$35.39 million speed camera project

The Danish National Police force is planning to invest in a new IT-project which involves the roll out of 200 speed cameras along roads throughout Denmark.
March 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The Danish National Police force is planning to invest in a new IT-project which involves the roll out of 200 speed cameras along roads throughout Denmark. Along with integration of the new system with existing IT-systems, the deployment will cost an estimated US$35.39 million. The aim of the project is to reduce the number of traffic deaths. The new speed cameras are also forecast to generate more revenues from traffic fines.
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