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STV News
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- STV News
Red light camera to catch dangerous driving at accident hotspot
A red-light camera is to catch dangerous driving at an accident hotspot in Glasgow. 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. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
Red-light camera installed at busy Glasgow junction
The camera will begin enforcing irresponsible driving on Tradeston Street in the Southside following a 'significant number' of collisions and injuries on the road. Police Scotland said the camera will cover the busy intersection of two one-way streets of Tradeston Street with Nelson Street, monitoring southbound traffic from Kingston Street. READ MORE: New speed camera to be switched on in busy Glasgow area next week A spokesperson for the force said: "[[Police Scotland]] Safety Cameras made the decision to install red-light cameras following discussion with Glasgow City Council and [[Police Scotland]]. "With eight injury collisions at this junction over a four-year period, five were caused by drivers disobeying the traffic signals. "Further traffic surveys were conducted and found a significant level of red light running here, equivalent to approximately 450 offences per day. "The Vector SR cameras, which have been 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."
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Busy Scots road notorious for speeding drivers hit with new 30mph limit years after fatal crash
The road previously claimed the life of a man who was killed after being struck by a car SAFETY FEARS Busy Scots road notorious for speeding drivers hit with new 30mph limit years after fatal crash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BUSY Scots road notorious for speeding cars has had a camera fitted to catch rogue drivers after a man was killed crossing the road. A speed camera has been put in place on Brediland Road in Paisley in a bid to enforce the 30mph speed limit. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A speed camera has been put in place on Brediland Road in Paisley Credit: Alamy It comes almost three years after pedestrian Jim Paterson, 63, was killed when he was hit by a car on the road just after midnight on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Following his death, numerous surveys of the road were carried out and found it has a high footfall, mainly of vulnerable users, due to primary and high schools nearby. Police Scotland Safety Cameras department also looked into concerns about the danger the road posed and found a history of collisions at the blackspot - with three collisions causing injury in four years. Speed surveys conducted in the area also found that 70 per cent of vehicles on the road were travelling above the 30mph speed limit. Alan Bowater, area manager for the West Safety Camera Unit; 'Most people aren't aware that the placing of a speed camera is in response to someone having been injured or killed at the location as a result of speeding. Excess speed is recognised as one of the most significant factors in fatal collisions. Police Scotland Safety Cameras aim is to reduce the number of people injured on our roads through targeted camera enforcement and improving driver behaviour. Without effective enforcement there can be no progress towards safer roads.' Local Councillor Anne Hannigan states this will be welcomed by residents. 'When I was knocking on doors in early 2022, speeding and general driving behaviour on Brediland Road was frequently mentioned as a major concern, and sadly during my first year as a councillor, in November that year a precious life was lost. "This will hopefully help prevent another truly tragic death on this stretch where all who use the road regularly witness speeding and frequent disregard of lights and pedestrian crossings, which is unacceptable on all our roads, but is even more selfish and worrying given the presence of two primary schools and close proximity of a high school.' Drivers caught speeding by a fixed camera nerally include a £100 fixed penalty fine and three penalty points on their license. Watch shock moment car get trapped on railway crossing before train speeds through However more severe speeding violations can lead to larger fines, additional points, or even a driving ban.
