AVERAGE speed cameras are now operating on Auchinairn Road near Glasgow following a number of speed-related crashes.

The £98,000 investment was made to reduce the number of people getting hurt on the stretch of road. 

Auchinairn Road is a commuter road which connects from East Dunbartonshire to Glasgow city centre and is used by over 13,000 vehicles every day.

Across the one-kilometre section of road, there has been a history of speed-related crashes, with 10 injury collisions recorded between 2014 to 2018.

The speed surveys conducted on the road also showed that 78% of the traffic was travelling above the 30 mph speed limit.

The average speed camera system will consist of three linked Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to monitor the average speed of traffic over the section of road. 

Cameras have been installed in front and rear-facing orientation and offending vehicles can be recorded between multiple locations and multiple lanes within the system.

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Alan Bowater, Area Safety Camera Manager for the West, said: "Average speed cameras aim to reduce casualties on Scotland's roads by providing a visible and effective deterrent.

"We know these cameras are effective at doing so because we have seen huge improvements on the existing stretches of road that these cameras cover.

"The combination of a history of speed-related injury collisions and irresponsible drivers going above the speed limit means now is the right time for this targeted investment.

"The addition of average speed cameras on Auchinairn Road will encourage improved driver behaviours and an enhanced level of speed limit compliance which we expect will lead to a reduction in injury collisions and ultimately a safer road network for all road users."

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A Cycling Scotland spokesman added: "Tackling speeding and other dangerous driving behaviour is essential to keep everyone safe on our roads.

"Evidence shows the risk of serious injury or death for people cycling and walking increases disproportionately as speed increases.

"The introduction of average speed cameras in Auchinairn is welcome to ensure people are safer when cycling, walking, wheeling or driving."

East Dunbartonshire joint council leader Andrew Polson said: "East Dunbartonshire Council takes road safety extremely seriously and we welcome the installation of an average speed camera system, which aims to see a reduction in the number of accidents and improve driver behaviour."