A84 / A85 / A82 Speed Cameras Operating
Central Scotland Safety Camera Partnership is supporting Central Scotland Police Road Policing Unit Seasonal Road Safety Strategy along the A84 / A85 / A82 Stirling to Tyndrum road. The partnership will be enforcing the speed limits at various locations along the route.
The partnership currently operates two mobile camera units at twelve sites within the Districts of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling and a route strategy along the A811 Stirling to Dumbarton road. All sites have proven incidences of collisions and excessive speed. The partnerships Data Analyst continually researches routes within this area where there is the opportunity of influencing vehicle speed and casualty reduction. Analysis has shown that during the period 2004 to 2009 there were 96 recorded killed and serious injury collisions on the Stirling to Tyndrum road, with 70% occurring during the summer months and many involving motorcyclists.
Central Scotland Safety Camera Partnership Manager, Neil MacSporran said, "The partnership has identified 10 sample sites along the A84/A85/A82 Stirling to Tyndrum road where enforcement will commence. The sites are located at:
A84 - Blair Drummond
A84 - Lanrick
A84 - Cambusmore Quarry
A84 - Strathyre
A84 - Runacraig
A85 - Lochearnhead
A85 - Loch Lubhair
A85 - Portnellan
A82 - Strathfillan House
A82 - Tyndrum
Although initial enforcement will take place at the sites mentioned above, enforcement can take place at any point along the route. However by highlighting the road and the sample locations, the partnership hope to educate and influence biker and driver behaviour, thereby encouraging all road users to drive within the speed limits. "
Chief Inspector Kevin Findlater, Dunblane Sub Area Commander of Central Scotland Police said, "I know from meetings with the affected communities how seriously concerned they are about the speed of vehicles on these roads; whilst safety is their primary concern the inevitable disruption that vehicle collisions have on local services cannot be understated. Consequently, I welcome this proven partnership approach to further improving road safety."
Chief Inspector Donald McMillan, head of the Road Policing Unit in Central Scotland Police said, "Central Scotland Police welcome the enhancement work of the Safety Camera Partnership to this Seasonal Road Safety Strategy. We will work closely with the partnership to educate motorists and bikers to drive safely within the speed limits. "