Red light camera to be switched off – here’s why

A recent review of speed and red-light-related offences has highlighted locations which are suitable for “dormancy” across Glasgow. 

These include the red light camera on Victoria Park Drive South (A814), at Westland Drive.

Safety Camera Scotland says the camera housing and signage will remain in place but without enforcement taking place.

Alan Bowater, Safety Camera Unit Manager for the West, said: “Each of our cameras needs to be deployed where they have the greatest potential to reduce injury collisions and deaths on Scotland’s roads.

“Recent surveys have identified these locations as suitable for dormancy.

“At each of these sites, drivers have modified their behaviour, which can be seen in the reduction of offence numbers for dangerous driving behaviour such as speeding and red light jumping.

“Within the dormancy period speed and red light offences will continue to be monitored and if we see an increase or return to these dangerous behaviours enforcement will recommence.”

Elsewhere in Glasgow, a fixed-speed camera on Ballater Street (A74), Gorbals, will remain dormant as well as a red light camera on Dalmarnock Road (A749).

Further information on Safety Cameras Scotland and camera locations can be found at safetycameras.gov.scot.