Cameras to be installed after speeding concerns

New traffic cameras are set to be installed on roads in north Devon in response to community concerns about speeding.

The two cameras are set to be installed in April on the A361 in Knowle village and on the approach to Ilfracombe town centre. They have been funded by Devon County Council and will be managed by Devon & Cornwall Police.

Insp Joey Lester, who leads policing teams in South Molton, Lynton, Ilfracombe and Braunton, said residents had spoken of worries over speeding, encouraging the council to take action.

She said: "We welcome any initiatives that will help us to reduce the number of serious and fatal road collisions."

Insp Lester continued: "The fact that we are promoting the exact location of these cameras demonstrates that this isn't about a quick way to generate money, it's simply about enforcing the 30mph limits on a route which has historically seen several serious collisions.

"Speeding is one of the fatal five causes of death and serious injury on our roads, posing a serious risk not only to drivers, but to pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

"We are committed to reducing collisions on our roads and will continue to work with our partners towards the Vision Zero South West target to halve the number of road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030."

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