The Director of Highways says the safety camera at Ballaugh has been "highly successful".
Bruce Hannay was speaking after the controversial ?10,000 device was a targeted in an arson attack for the second time, causing substantial damage.
The Department of Transport has made it clear it will be restored to working order .
Mr Hannay (pictured) says the vandalism was the action of a "small minority", and the camera was proving to be highly effective at improving road safety in the area:
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