Venice’s iconic canals are getting a 21st-century upgrade: speed cameras! 🚨 The floating city, known for gondolas and postcard-perfect views, is tackling its chaotic water traffic with tech after rising safety concerns.
🚤 "It’s like ‘Fast & Furious’ but with boats," jokes Andrea Balbi, a veteran gondolier and president of the Venice Gondolier Association. He warns that speeding vessels create dangerous waves, risking falls for passengers and accelerating erosion of the city’s fragile architecture. 🌊🏛️
With taxis, ferries, and cruise ships crowding waterways, officials hope the cameras will enforce speed limits and protect both people and Venice’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Will this high-tech move keep the ‘City of Water’ afloat? 🌍💡
