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No new cameras until review is concluded

No new speed cameras will be installed until the Government receives a report into their effectiveness, which is likely to be several months.

The DfT said last Friday that no applications for sites would be granted until the completion of an independent review by University College London (UCL). A spokeswoman said it was important to get things right.

"Every year camera partnerships submit applications for new camera sites. This year we are waiting for this independent review to be completed before approving any new sites," the spokeswoman said. "The review has been delayed - it should have been out in June, but it's taking longer than expected."

Road safety charity Brake expressed concern at this development. "UCL carries out a review of the effectiveness of cameras on an annual basis, and previous reports have shown speed cameras to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 40 per cent where they are placed. There is no reason to suspect that this year's review will conclude anything different," it said in a statement.

For further information visit: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4685337.stm

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