The Winnipeg Police Service is asking the public whether they should expand the photo radar program.

It’s part of a regular telephone survey police conduct to gauge public satisfaction of their performance.

In the sample questionnaire, police ask whether the public would support photo radar at problematic intersections or other locations chosen at police discretion.

Right now, photo radar is only used near schools playgrounds, and construction zones.

Winnipeggers had mixed reactions.

“Well I hate it if it I get caught. But I think it’s a good idea because speed kills,” said Emily Hunter.

“Well I think it’s just a cash grab. You know they put them in the schools now,” said Greg Toch.

Wise Up Winnipeg said the city isn’t using photo radar correctly.

Founder Todd Dube said that enforcement should be the last step, and that proper signage and city engineering will cut speeding.

“It’s being done wrong. It begins with engineering. People have to have a fair chance when they encounter these road scenarios. That’s done by signage,” said Dube.

Photo radar brought in additional $2.9 million for police last year.

The Police Board said the phone survey is regularly conducted.

It said the survey covers a variety of topics including photo radar.