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Robert Fairnie

Drivers caught speeding on stretch of Queensferry Road more than 1000 times last year

Motorists were caught speeding more than 1000 times on a stretch of Queensferry Road last year.

Police say there has been an increase in the number of drivers caught in excess of the 40mph speed limit on the stretch of A90 between Burnshot Flyover and Cammo Road.

There were 1157 speed camera activations throughout 2018, and officers say this is of particular concern as the route is used by vulnerable road users with pedestrian thoroughfares.

They add that they'll be looking to introduce new measures to deal with the issue in the future.

Fascinating 'dashcam' footage from the 1970s shows how eerily quiet the M8 was back then

 

East Safety Camera Unit manager Andy Jones said: “It is disappointing that the presence of the mobile camera van is not acting as enough of a deterrent.

"The cameras are deployed to this site due to a history of collisions and casualties. Blatant disregard for the speed limit puts all road users in danger.

"We are currently consulting with our partners at City of Edinburgh Council to look at the possibility of introducing further measures to reduce speeding on this route.”

 Police inspector Roger Park of Edinburgh City Road Policing Unit added: “When motorists drive in excess of the speed limit, they will have less time to react to changes in the road, weather and traffic conditions.

"This could prove catastrophic on this route which is regularly used by cyclists and pedestrians.

"We will continue to monitor offences at this site and will where necessary and proportionate, tailor an appropriate enforcement program to deter and detect offenders.

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