DSAT launches illegal parking detection system

A new illegal parking detection system will commence operations today at the “Estrada C. Amaral/Horta e Costa” bus stop in central Macau, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a joint statement.
The cameras will reportedly obtain images that can be used as supporting evidence for the police to mete out tickets to vehicle owners or drivers caught infringing traffic regulations.
DSAT said they expect the new system will improve traffic flow. They believe that stopping and parking irregularities in the area are preventing buses from picking up and dropping off passengers at designated stops.
This will be one of 19 similar systems that DSAT has already installed across the territory, which target areas such as bus stops, “yellow continuous lines” and entrances and exits of parking lots. According to the bureau, these areas have a higher rate of traffic irregularities .
The fines for stopping and parking illegally range between MOP300 and 600.