Officials reject beacon plan for speed camera vans over cost

Officials on Thursday poured cold water on an MP’s proposal to install flashing beacons on private mobile camera vans, as the move would entail extra cost for the government.

Under Article 80.2 of the constitution, no member of parliament may introduce legislation resulting in an increase in budgetary expenditure.

An official with the attorney-general’s office pointed out this prohibition, citing also a recent ruling by the supreme constitutional court affirming it.

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