NC500 visitors warned as speed cameras to be introduced on busy stretch of tourist route…

NC500 tourists have been warned as new speed cameras are set to go live on a popular stretch of road.

The technology will be set up on the A836 between Reay and Thurso in the Highlands.

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The average speed cameras will also cover the notorious Forss straight.

The accident blackspot has sparked concerns over road safety in recent years, with campaigners calling for action to help curb collisions.

The area was picked out as having "speed concerns and increased traffic volumes" which pose safety challenges, according to Police Scotland Safety Cameras.

The temporary cameras will go live on Monday.

Swedish tourists were charged^[1] over alleged dangerous driving.

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In May, a Porsche^[2] driver was accused of speeding over 140mph^[3] on the A832 at Achanalt.

Eric Dunion, North Safety Camera Unit manager, said: “Our priority is firmly focused on helping to reduce road casualties and improving road safety by slower motorists down and making them think about their driving behaviours.

"The introduction of these new temporary cameras on the A836 will hopefully do just that.

"Monthly speed surveys will be carried out to monitor vehicle speeds and traffic volumes and to help determine our continued deployment strategy."

The cameras will be the first in Scotland to be powered by renewables, with a combination of solar and bio-methanol sources.

The initiative involves Police Scotland's^[4] North Safety Camera Unit, Scottish Safety Camera Programme and Highland Council.

References

1. ^{^} Swedish tourists were charged (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
2. ^{^} Porsche (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
3. ^{^} accused of speeding over 140mph (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
4. ^{^} Police Scotland's (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)