A fixed speed camera went live today on Brediland Road in Paisley to enforce the 30mph speed limit and reduce dangerous speeding.
Local authorities and community members raised concerns after the death of James Paterson, 63, who was hit and killed by a car in November 2022.
Residents continue to worry about speeding, especially because many vulnerable road users, such as children attending the local primary and high schools use this road.
The Police Scotland Safety Cameras (PSSC) organisation investigated the area and found that there had been three injury collisions over the last four years. Their speed surveys showed that 70% of vehicles were travelling above the 30mph speed limit.
PSC believes that installing the fixed camera will encourage drivers to slow down and help prevent future tragedies. Driving at safe speeds reduces the risk of death and injury because it gives drivers more time to spot hazards, and if an accident occurs, it is less likely to cause serious injury or death.
Alan Bowater, Area Manager for the West Safety Camera Unit: “Most people aren’t aware that the placing of a speed camera is in response to someone having been injured or killed at the location as a result of speeding.
“Excess speed is recognised as one of the most significant factors in fatal collisions. Police Scotland Safety Cameras aim is to reduce the number of people injured on our roads through targeted camera enforcement and improving driver behaviour. Without effective enforcement, there can be no progress towards safer roads.”
Local Councillor Anne Hannigan said this would be welcomed by residents. She added: “When I was knocking on doors in early 2022, speeding and general driving behaviour on Brediland Road was frequently mentioned as a major concern, and sadly during my first year as a councillor, in November that year a precious life was lost.
“This will hopefully help prevent another truly tragic death on this stretch where all who use the road regularly witness speeding and frequent disregard of lights and pedestrian crossings, which is unacceptable on all our roads, but is even more selfish and worrying given the presence of two primary schools and close proximity of a high school.”
Further information on Police Scotland Safety Cameras and their locations can be found on our website, safetycameras.gov.scot.
Photo Credit: Police Scotland Safety Cameras / Library photo