‘New’ 24/7 two-way speed camera outside Plymouth school
A speed camera has been installed on a busy Plymouth street, replacing the old "wet film" type with a new state-of-the-art machine which can catch motorists heading in both directions.
The site in the well of Honicknowle Lane has long had a speed camera, catching those who have raced down the hill or who are about to race up it travelling to and from Honicknowle. It is one of the many replacement cameras being installed across not just Plymouth, but the entire Devon and Cornwall area with the aim of cutting fatal and serious injuries on the roads.
In May PlymouthLive revealed that hundreds of motorists were being caught speeding and jumping red lights[1] thanks to newly installed "speed on green" cameras in Alma Road, Mannamead Road and Plymouth Road.
Following a series of questions by PlymouthLive, Vision Zero South West (VZSW) - in collaboration with local authorities across the two counties and National Highways - confirmed it had begun investment to update some of the ageing static speed and red light cameras across both counties.
At the time a spokesperson for the VZSW said the organisation recognised camera systems were not always popular, but were "sometimes necessary to improve road speed and red light compliance."
Following residents comments about the new camera in Honicknowle, a spokesperson for VZSW told PlymouthLive: "A modern static speed detection camera system has been installed in Honicknowle Lane outside of All Saints Academy in Plymouth.
"The camera detects the speed of vehicles travelling in both directions of the road and works 24/7 in all weathers and light. The camera does not flash or require ladder markings in the road.
"The camera has been funded by Vision Zero South West following recommendation by Plymouth City Council[2] to replace the old speed camera system that has not worked for some time.
"Vision Zero South West is committed to stop persons being killed or seriously injured on our roads. Investigations show that some of the fatalities are preventable.
"The five main contributing factors that cause serious road traffic collisions are known as the fatal five and drivers who commit one of the fatal five offences are far more likely to be involved in a fatal collision."
Police have explained that the Fatal Five are: Speeding, Careless driving, Not wearing a seatbelt, Distraction offences such as using a mobile ‘phone and drink and drug driving.
The spokesperson said: "We urge drivers to obey the speed limits and reduce the speed of the vehicle in accordance to the conditions of the road."
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