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BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Speed cameras set up on A75 between Creetown and Newton Stewart
Work has started to install temporary average speed cameras on a major route through south west are being fitted on the A75 between Newton Stewart and Creetown and should be operational by the middle of cameras have previously been used along the A836 and said the remote and exposed nature of the road would allow new camera technology to be tested in "extreme and inclement" weather conditions. Police Scotland already has numerous locations along the road between Gretna and Stranraer where it uses mobile detection temporary average speed cameras operate by making use of renewable energy using a combination of solar and bio-methanol sources. They will be powered by off-grid sources which enables the technology to be used at locations which previously had been too isolated for fixed said the use of the temporary average speed cameras would allow mobile units to be used in other locations. It is expected the cameras should be up and running by the middle of Bowater, area manager for the west safety camera unit, said: "Temporary average speed cameras have proven to be an effective tool in improving road safety across Scotland."Their deployment on routes such as the A82 and the A836 has led to notable reduction in dangerous driving and injury collisions."These systems are a vital part of our strategy to address speeding and protect all road users - especially in areas where permanent infrastructure may not be in place."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Incredible road trend after Aussie speed cameras switched to enforcement mode
Just a year after a new set of speed cameras were switched on to enforcement mode inside a notorious inner city tunnel, over 20,000 drivers have been caught speeding — generating almost $5 million in fines. According to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) data, analysed by the state opposition, motorists in Sydney continue to get stung by speed cameras at the Rozelle Interchange, in the city's inner west, more than at any other spot in the state. The cameras only began issuing fines last year, but since then, the westbound cameras have detected more than 21,000 speeding drivers, generating $4.6 million in fines. It's all part of a wider trend, with the state's total fine revenue hitting $414 million last financial year, marking a 25 per cent rise on the year before. The figures showed that high-earning hotspots include the NorthConnex tunnel at Normanhurst (southbound) — bringing in $4.7 million — and the WestConnex tunnel at Newtown (southbound), with speeding fines totalling $4 million. While the numbers seem eye-watering, TfNSW said there are signs of improvement. At one point, a quarter of drivers in the Rozelle Interchange were caught speeding, but now it's dropped to one in 40. The NRMA's Peter Khoury told 9News that with "traffic volumes" inevitably "going to increase" at Rozelle, revenue should be reinvested in road safety initiatives. Speed camera changes rolled out across NSW The latest data comes as average speed cameras on two major stretches of highway in the state were switched on to enforcement mode. Previously, they only detected trucks, but now, they're scanning for all vehicles, with fines and penalties in place. Warning as new cameras officially target drivers from today Millions warned as speed camera change becomes official Urgent warning over deadly trend on Aussie roads The trial cameras are located on the Pacific and Hume highways in regional NSW, which disproportionately bear two-thirds of the state road toll despite being home to a third of the population. Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said the severity of the road toll has been — and remains — a major point of focus for the Minns Labor Government. "Speeding contributes to around 42 per cent of road fatalities every year, and so far this year, speeding has contributed to 33 per cent of all road fatalities. That's 59 lives lost due to dangerous driving, just this year," Aitchison earlier said. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
CBC
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CBC
CAA survey suggests 73% of Ontarians support speed cameras, even as cams are cut down
A new survey suggests Ontarians broadly support automated speed enforcement, but its release comes as Toronto speed cameras continue to be chopped down. A Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario survey, conducted by market researcher DIG Insights and released Wednesday, finds 73 per cent of respondents support automated speed enforcement. The survey, which was conducted from March 7 to 19 and surveyed 1,500 Ontario drivers 18 or older, also found 76 per cent of respondents believe cameras deter speeding. The findings also suggested 73 per cent of those surveyed reported slowing down when nearing an automated speed enforcement camera and 52 per cent said they were unlikely to speed up again once they pass one up from 44 per cent in 2023. CAA community relations consultant Michael Stewart says this year's results suggested a bigger jump in tickets received than in years past. "If you have more cameras running automated speed enforcement, you will probably catch more drivers speeding, depending on what that speed is," he said in an interview with CBC Toronto. The survey found 23 per cent of respondents reported receiving a ticket from an automated speed enforcement camera, compared to 17 per cent in 2024. 25 cases of speed cam vandalism since 2024: city Earlier this year, the city doubled the number of automated speed cameras it uses to 150. Meanwhile, there have been 25 cases of vandalism to speed cameras in 2024 and 2025, the city told CBC Toronto in an emailed statement Wednesday. Overall, the survey findings suggest driver behaviours are changing, with 46 per cent of respondents reporting that they avoid roads with automated speed enforcement measures. That doesn't necessarily mean they're taking the reckless driving elsewhere, Stewart says. "Sometimes, people just don't want to risk an automated speed enforcement ticket so they found a new way to get to where they need to go," he said. "Maybe it's taking streets that have higher speed limits so they can travel at those speeds." Stewart added that in Ontario, anything over the posted limit is speeding and increases one's chance of a collision. "We don't want a driver to be involved in a crash. We don't want a pedestrian to be involved in a crash. So we really want to remind people that the posted speed limit is the speed limit for a reason," he said. Speed camera debate ongoing While the survey demonstrates strong support for speed cameras, Toronto saw 11 of its speed cameras vandalized in the first week of July. The Parkside Drive speed camera was chopped down a sixth time in just eight months at the beginning of July. Humber River-Black Creek Coun. Anthony Perruzza has said the city's speed camera program should be put on hold until September, calling them "speed traps." He later said he would work with Mayor Olivia Chow on amendments to a city report to the infrastructure committee on Vision Zero, Toronto's road safety strategy. "I think you see the angst with respect to the cameras because drivers don't see the camera. They don't know what the speed limit is because we don't make them clear. And then they get caught with a speed trap and then they react badly because you feel like there's this gotcha moment," he said. Perruzza says there needs to be better signage and suggested painting or wrapping the cameras in a visible colour. "Ultimately that's what we want to do, is change behaviour and make certain areas safer and not punish people monetarily," he said. Perruzza also says drivers who are first-time offenders are getting ticketed by speed cameras but shouldn't. Stewart says, no matter what, people shouldn't be vandalizing cameras. But he says the frustration does open up room for conversation and encourages the public to reach out to the city to better understand the reasons for them. With back to school season coming soon, the enforcement measures are all the more important, he says. "There will be a lot of kids in those areas and we really want to make sure that drivers are following those posted speed limits and keeping everyone safe," he said. City council is set to discuss automated speed enforcement over the next few days, which could bring drivers one step closer to clemency for first-time offenders and clearer signage.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Speed cameras changing driver behaviour: CAA
A new report from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) reveals speed cameras are helping to make roads safer. Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are influencing how people drive, the report noted, adding many drivers are either slowing down near the cameras or avoiding roads where they are located. 'When drivers choose to slow down or change their routes because of photo radar, it means the technology is doing what it's meant to, reminding us to be more mindful behind the wheel,' stated Michael Stewart, community relations consultant for CAA SCO. The City of Barrie announced it purchased two more photo radar cameras recently, bringing its total to four, which are currently in the testing stage along Livingstone Street, Grove Street East and Rose Street. CAA says 73 per cent of drivers in Ontario reduce their speed when approaching an ASE camera, and over half said they don't speed up again after passing one. 'These insights show how useful a tool ASE cameras can be,' said Stewart. 'This technology isn't about 'gotcha' moments; it's about preventing real harm and changing driver behaviour.' In Barrie, ASE cameras have been set up in school and community safety zones, where pedestrian traffic is highest. The City says the goal is to slow drivers down, especially where children are present. But not everyone is slowing down, the CAA report showed 23 per cent of Ontario drivers received a ticket this year, up from 17 per cent last year. Still, the survey indicated strong public support for the cameras. About 73 per cent of drivers support ASE use in areas like school zones and near parks. And 76 per cent believe these cameras help stop speeding. 'While speed cameras may not solve every road safety issue overnight, they play an important role in nudging driver behaviour in a safer direction,' added Stewart. The City of Barrie has posted signage to alert motorists to the coming cameras, which are not currently issuing tickets.
