Saudi- New turn in Saher debate: Warning is cheating

(MENAFN- Arab News) JEDDAH: Warning others about the presence of Saher speed monitoring cameras on the road constitutes an act of cheating said Saleh Kamel chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and president of the Islamic Council of Chambers.
He said the aim of these cameras is to protect citizens on the road and thus putting warning signs before their locations on the road as is done in Western countries is 'illogical' and would defeat the purpose.
He rejected claims that the purpose of Saher is merely to collect funds from citizens saying that its purpose is to reduce traffic accidents and protect citizens and drivers.
'Why do you violate traffic rules? What joy does it bring' he asked citizens stressing the need for greater compliance and respect for all traffic regulations.
In previous press statements Kamel said he pays all traffic fines for violations of his family members or drivers and deducts the value of the fine from each. He urged all citizens to comply with these regulations set by the state as an 'act of good' and to respect a system that has saved the lives of thousands of Saudis and expatriates.
'Saher is a government-owned system and follows the Ministry of Interior with all revenues going to it' he said. 'These speed control systems exist throughout the world's developed countries but Saudis do not want to be caught or photographed by Saher cameras nor be told that they have committed a violation.'