Red light camera to catch dangerous driving at accident hotspot
The camera will cover two one-way streets at Tradeston Street and Nelson Street, monitoring traffic from Kingston Street after several collisions at the intersection.
Police Scotland Safety Cameras decided to install the cameras after discussions with Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland.
Eight collisions involving injuries have occurred at the junction over a four-year period, with five of those caused by drivers disobeying traffic signals. Google Maps The camera will cover two one-way streets at Tradeston Street and Nelson Street. Google Maps
Traffic surveys also found a significant level of red light running, equivalent to around 450 offences per day.
The Vector SR cameras installed at the site use tracking radar for red-light enforcement and have multi-lane coverage.
The technology operates in a 'non-invasive' way, removing the need for loops or strips in the junction's road surface.
Infra-red technology allows images to be captured without the need for a camera flash.
Alan Bowater, Area Manager, said: 'We urge all road users to pay attention to traffic signals and drive responsibly – the consequences of failing to do so can be life-changing.
'The introduction of the enforcement camera at this location is a targeted measure aimed at reducing risk and encouraging safer driving behaviours.'
Work will also begin this week to install temporary average speed cameras on the A75 between Newton Stewart and Creetown.
The cameras, which have previously been deployed along the A836 and A82, will now be used to boost existing mobile enforcement locations on the road.
The remote and exposed nature of the road will also allow the new camera technology to be tested in extreme and inclement weather conditions.
Construction works will commence from Monday, resulting in enforcement from mid-August this year.
Mr Bowater added: 'Temporary average speed cameras have proven to be an effective tool in improving road safety across Scotland.
'Their deployment on routes such as the A82 and the A836 has led to a notable reduction in dangerous driving and injury collisions.
'These systems are a vital part of our strategy to address speeding and protect all road users – especially in areas where permanent infrastructure may not be in place.'
Further information on Police Scotland Safety Cameras and locations can be found here.
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