A NEW speed camera site is to be introduced on a Saltcoats road notorious for accidents.

The Scottish Safety Camera Programme announced that a new mobile safety camera will be set up on Dalry Road following a national site selection exercise.

The camera is being introduced due to the concerning number of collisions on this road where speed has been a factor in causing people injury.

Head of the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, Luke Macauley, said: “Safety cameras are there to make our roads safer. They must be deployed primarily where they have the greatest potential to reduce injury collisions, and where there is evidence of collisions and speeding. 
“Following analysis with North Ayrshire Council and Police Scotland it has been agreed that a safety camera should be introduced on Dalry Road.”

Alternative solutions were explored to reduce excess speed, but the camera was the only viable option in encouraging speeding motorists to slow down.

Mobile safety camera vans are equipped with a 360 degree image capture system and can detect all vehicle types – including motorcyclists.
West Safety Camera Unit Manager, Alan Thomson, said: “Mobile safety camera enforcement will soon take place on Dalry Road in Saltcoats. 

“Responsible motorists have nothing to worry about, the camera is there to detect the irresponsible road-users who believe its ok to break the law and travel above the speed limit. These motorists put their own and other lives at risk and need to slow down.”

If you are detected speeding it carries a £100 fine and three points on your licence.