Speed cameras are being introduced for boats in Venice’s canals. Just like on the roads, the speed of watercraft must be controlled in the narrow waterways in the northern Italian lagoon city.
The Transport Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday cleared the way for an amendment to the draft law on road safety. This also provides for the installation of speed controls on the water. It is certain that the House will soon approve the amended bill.
Palazzi must be protected
The city of Venice and its mayor Luigi Brugnaro have been campaigning for speed cameras in the canals for some time. They want to reduce the speed of motorboats and ships. The aim is to make the city safer, but it is also about protecting the canals and lagoon environment. Over time, excessive wave movements cause underwater erosion on the canal walls, which also affects the old buildings along the waterways.
Secretary of State Tullio Ferrante explained: “The regulation takes into account the unique character of the lagoon environment and ensures that navigation safety is increased.” Police patrols already carried out speed checks in the summer of 2023 and imposed dozens of fines. Now we want to work with cameras automatically.
There has been too much traffic in Venice’s canals for years. In addition to the water buses (vaporetti) typical of the lagoon city, there are also water taxis, motorboats and the gondolas popular with tourists. Accidents happen there every now and then. The poor condition of the building walls on the canal side is also known. (tonline)
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