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Auto Express
13 hours ago
- Auto Express
North Yorkshire's first speed camera is out for a duck: destroyed by vandals on day one
The first fixed speed camera in North Yorkshire has been destroyed just 24 hours after its installation, with police launching an investigation into what they describe as a 'deliberate' act of vandalism. Although there are already over 8,000 fixed speed cameras operating across the UK, this was the first unit in North Yorkshire, and installed as part of a three-month trial, in Sherburn on the A64 between Malton and Scarborough. However, shortly after its unveiling ceremony on 31 June and mere hours before it was due to be switched on, the camera was knocked over by vandals, pulling up part of the pavement and exposing electricity cables – which the police say they are hard at work making sure are safe. Advertisement - Article continues below Prior to the camera's installation, Superintendent Mick Roffe from North Yorkshire Police said: 'The fact that we are promoting the exact location of this camera shows that this isn't about a quick way to generate money; it's about enforcing the 30mph limit on a route which has historically seen several serious and fatal collisions.' Following the incident, however, the force said that it was 'disappointing to see that something intended to help keep the village safe and protect members of the public has been targeted by vandals.' The police are asking for witnesses or anyone who may hold any potential information about the vandals or what happened to come forward – especially if they have any footage from a doorbell or security camera. The damage to this camera comes just a few months after the UK began its first trial of AI-assisted camera technology that can not only catch you speeding, but also capture drunk drivers, those not wearing their seatbelt, or people using their mobile phones whilst driving. The scheme was run by Devon and Cornwall Police for a month last December, and could be rolled out nationwide in the coming months and years. Come and join our WhatsApp channel for the latest car news and reviews...
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
Speed camera knocked down in 'deliberate attack' just hours before it was set to go live
A region's inaugural fixed speed camera has been toppled in a malicious act – mere hours before it was set to be activated. Installed by North Yorkshire Council as part of a trial scheme on the A64 in Sherburn, replacing temporary mobile setups, the camera was intended to start enforcing the 30 mph speed limit from today (Tuesday, July 1). Yet, at approximately 2.20am, the camera was demolished, leaving live wires dangerously exposed. Highways employee Sean Flood, 60, rushed to the scene following the incident. Upon arriving, he reported: "I got there and it was flat, I got there at 3am. At half past two it had been knocked over. READ MORE: New faces added to West Midlands' most wanted list as detectives say 'call 999 straightaway' Get our local newsletters like Black Country News, MySolihull and MySuttonColdfield straight to your inbox "It was a street light that's why I got called out, but there's a speed camera attached to it," he expanded, also mentioning: "It was hit twice, reversed into twice." Confirming their intention to relocate the camera within the village, North Yorkshire Police are investigating the episode, clearly viewing the vandalism as an intentional act rather than accidental. The police lamented: "It is disappointing to see that something intended to help keep the village safe and protect members of the public has been targeted by vandals." They appealed for witnesses or those with relevant footage captured by dashcams or doorbell cameras to assist the inquiry, urging: "Anyone who has any information about those responsible, including anyone who witnessed it or has footage from a dashcam or doorbell camera, is asked to get in touch." Responses on social media appear largely to favour the suspected vandals. Commenter Chris Thorpe was moved to say: "Not all heroes wear capes." Adam Ruddock expressed his commendation with a brief: "Well done." Ian Hollywood also shared praise, remarking: "This was done by a true Yorkshire person! Well done." The camera was set to operate around the clock for a three-month trial period. North Yorkshire's constabulary, whilst having previously utilised mobile cameras for speed enforcement, had not until now had a permanent speed camera within the shire.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
County's first fixed speed camera knocked down before switch-on
North Yorkshire's first fixed-location speed camera has been deliberately knocked over hours before it was due to be switched on, according to device, installed on the A64 in Sherburn, between Malton and Scarborough, is part of a three-month trial aimed at improving road safety in the was officially unveiled by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, in a ceremony on Monday, and was scheduled to become operational on Tuesday 1 the damage, which is understood to have taken place in the early hours of Tuesday, North Yorkshire Police said it was "disappointing" to see the camera "targeted by vandals". "We believe the damaged was deliberate rather than accidental, and an investigation is ongoing," police said."It is disappointing to see that something intended to help keep the village safe and protect members of the public has been targeted by vandals."Police said work was continuing to ensure the lamp-post and exposed electricity cable were made safe, with a view to reinstalling the camera at an alternative site in the who has information, or witnessed the damage, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
