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Drivers have been warned of new speed cameras being put in place along a major motorway in the UK.
The M80 in Scotland is set to benefit from new cameras and resurfaced roads which will aim to promote safer driving along the region.
The cameras will be…
Average speed cameras are set to be introduced on a stretch of the M80 near Stirling as roadworks continue.
The Junction 9 northbound off-slip has been closed for safety reasons since June 28 due to “significant subsidence”.
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THOUSANDS of drivers were caught out by temporary speed cameras on a busy Scottish motorway over a period of two months.
Safety Camera Scotland revealed that over 5,000 speeding offences were recorded while a 40mph temporary speed limit was enforced on the M80.
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Thousands of drivers have been caught out by temporary speed cameras on the M80Credit: Alamy
The temporary cameras were placed on the southbound carriageway, leading onto the M8 westbound, between Junctions 14 and 13 near Glasgow[1] while essential works were being carried out.
They were removed last week following completion of the works by Amey.
Cameras were enforced between April 2 and June 17 to improve speed limit compliance while work was ongoing.
And a total of 5,158 speeding offences were recorded by Police Scotland[2] Safety Cameras.
“Those most at risk in the event of a collision at these locations are the road workers as they have no protective shield to absorb energy from the impact.
“The TASCAR has been shown to increase speed limit compliance and improve driver behaviour at locations where essential work is being undertaken.
“Even the smallest reductions in traffic speeds can deliver major improvements to road safety and the average speed cameras assist in delivering a safer environment for all road users.”
We told in April that over 100 speed cameras across Scotland are set to be turned off[3] due to improved driver behaviour.
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Safety Cameras Scotland revealed that several sites in the east and west of the country will be inactive.
A total of 119 cameras will be covered up following a “comprehensive national performance review”.
The review was conducted in collaboration with 33 road authorities.
Safety Cameras Scotland found that over the past five years, driver behaviour and speed limit compliance has improved due to camera enforcement.
Average speed cameras which had been enforcing the 40mph temporary speed limit on the M80 southbound, leading onto the M8 westbound, between Junctions 14 and 13 from April 2 until June 17.
The cameras were removed last week following the completion of …
Safety Camera Scotland[1] (SCS) has said the temporary average speed cameras on the M80 and M8 have been taken away.
We previously reported the cameras were enforcing a 40mph speed limit on the M8 motorway between Junctions 13 and 14.
It comes as Amey…
Temporary speed cameras have detected 745 offences in just one week after being installed on the M8 and M80.
The cameras were put into operation on April 2 along with a 40mph speed restriction being imposed at the M80 southbound at junction 1, leading …
Safety Cameras Scotland[1] has revealed that 745 offences have been recorded since April 2.
We previously reported[2] that the temporary cameras are enforcing a 40mph speed limit on part of the motorway.
They are situated on the M80 southbound at Junct…
HIGH-speed drivers have been running up 100 fines a day in the first week of a scheme to protect road workers.
Average speed cameras were introduced on April 2 on a section of the M80 which merges into the M8 westbound near Glasgow[1].
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The temporary speed cameras have caught 745 motorists in a weekCredit: Getty – Contributor
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Those caught will automatically receive three points on their licenceCredit: Alamy
The 40mph restriction – between junctions 13 and 14 – is designed to protect road workers creating a new carriageway.
But Police[2] Scotland yesterday revealed that 745 offenders have been detected in its first week, running up fines totalling £75,000.
Those caught automatically receive three penalty points[3] on their licence[4], which could lead to a ban for some serial offenders.
Some were caught clocking up 70mph through the roadworks putting road users in danger[5].
“Most drivers are travelling responsibly, however there are some drivers ignoring the temporary 40mph speed limit and putting themselves and other road users at risk of injury[7].”
The essential roadworks began on Monday, February 12, on the eastbound carriageway of the M8.
Amey is carrying out the works on behalf of Transport[8] Scotland.
As a result, the temporary average speed cameras have been set up around the affected areas.
They will stay in place for a few months while resurfacing works are carried out.
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This is expected to ensure the safety of all road users as well as workers carrying out the resurfacing works.
They will also monitor the speed of motorists[9] through the night while most of the works are carried out.
This is because drivers[10] are most often caught speeding at night when the roads are at their quietest.
The stretch of road covered by the new cameras includes the M8 off-slip road at junction 1.
The TASCAR systems, which are now in operation[11], cover a greater distance where roadworks are in place.
And as a result it reduced heavy breaking and quick acceleration which improves road safety[12] and reduces the number of crashes[13] and accidents[14].
Around 32,000 drivers are expected to be affected each day.
A statement on Safety Cameras Scotland read: “Temporary Average Speed Cameras at Roadworks (TASCAR) systems will be enforcing the temporary speed limits for the safety of road users and road workers.
“Much of the work[15] is carried out through the night by the road workers, when there is less traffic[16] moving through the area, and this is the time when speeding offences are found to be at their highest.
“By driving[17] at dangerous[18] speeds motorists are showing no consideration for the risk they pose to the road workers as well as putting themselves and other road users in danger.
“TASCAR are shown to control speeds over a greater distance in areas of roadworks, reducing heavy braking and acceleration, and in turn improving road safety.
“At major roadwork sites the road layout and temporary surfaces can change regularly, so it’s critical that motorists drive at a safe speed.
Further information on Safety Cameras Scotland and camera locations can be found at safetycameras.gov.scot[21].
Safety Cameras Scotland issued a statement calling out the number of offences as “unacceptable” one week after the average speed check went live[1].
The temporary cameras are enforcing a 40mph speed limit on the M8 between junctions 14 and 13.
Amey is …
New average speed cameras will begin enforcing a 40mph speed limit on a section of the M8 in Glasgow from Tuesday for several months.
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