Red light cameras hit bus drivers despite on-board video show drivers have done no wrong Buses travelling through the North Ryde intersections. Pictures: Tim Hunter Source: The Daily Telegraph BUS drivers say new red light cameras have them playing "Russian roulette" with their licences, with eight drivers fined in two weeks despite their on-board video showing they've done nothing wrong. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is investigating whether the cameras - 100m apart at North Ryde - are being triggered simply because of the length of the buses. Willoughby depot delegate Andrew West said drivers were being fined on route 288 between the city and Epping, as they turn left from Coxs Rd on to Lane Cove Rd and then right on to Kent Rd. Mr West said either the rears of the 14.5m-long Scania buses were swinging out into the right-hand lane, triggering the camera's sensors, or the phasing of the lights - reduced from about eight seconds to as little as three since the cameras were installed in late April - was not giving the triple-axle buses time to get through. COMMENT: Tell us your worst traffic lights by commenting below Mr West said drivers were being fined $397 and three demerit points but on-board cameras clearly showed them safely entering the intersection on a green arrow. One driver described negotiating the dual intersections as playing Russian roulette because regardless of how safely they drove, they still risked a hefty fine and demerit points. A Roads and Maritime Service spokesman said the red light cameras were installed at the intersection after a number of crashes but was "aware some buses legally turning left are activating a red light safety camera on Coxs Rd when using part of the middle lane to turn." RMS is working with STA and the State Debt Recovery Office to ensure infringements by bus drivers legally turning left are waived. Last week The Daily Telegraph reported motorists were targeted by two speed cameras just 300m apart on Cleveland St, Surry Hills.