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The City of Saskatoon could soon embark on a dramatic increase in speed cameras at more locations.

A city hall report that will be considered by city council’s transportation committee on Monday recommends expanding the use of speed cameras, known commonly as photo radar.

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Under a provincial pilot program that began in 2015 under the direction of Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), two cameras rotated through five school zone locations and five high-speed locations. SGI announced last fall that the program had become permanent.

The report suggests applying for two additional cameras to rotate through the existing spots that could be in place by the end of June, if the committee and then council endorse the plan. SGI would also need to approve additional cameras and locations.

“If additional (speed camera) locations are added, it is unknown how quickly these locations can be installed and move through the familiarization period before revenue, if any, is generated,” the report says. “It is also unknown how many (photo speed enforcement) locations will receive approval for installation.”