The Act of 1993 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 76:

"77A. Use of cameras and other devices on roads to obtain data

(1) A road authority may set up and operate cameras and other data-gathering devices, or cause cameras or such devices to be set up and operated, on any public road situated in its functional area for any of the following purposes:

(a) the safe and efficient management, operation and use of public roads, including traffic management and providing information to the public;

(b) charging and collecting tolls and the operation of toll roads;

(c) the deterrence, prevention, investigation and detection of criminal offences, including road traffic offences;

(d) any other purpose prescribed by the Minister.

(2) A road authority shall obtain the written consent of the Authority before it sets up or operates cameras or other data-gathering devices, or causes cameras or such devices to be set up or operated, on a national managed road.

(3) The Authority may set up and operate cameras and other data-gathering devices, or cause cameras or such devices to be set up and operated, on any public road for any of the purposes specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1).