Hundreds of speeding drivers on Falkirk road

350 speeding tickets have been handed out since a new speed camera was installed in Falkirk two weeks ago.

Police say one driver was clocked at 66mph on Camelon Road.

The camera was put in place after concerns about the number of drivers braking the 30mph limit.

There have been four serious accidents on the stretch of road over the last four years.

East Safety Camera Unit Manager Michael Grant “It is disappointing that there has been such a high number of drivers ignoring the 30mph speed limit and the presence of the fixed camera. Furthermore it is unacceptable that a motorist has travelled at over double the speed limit in a built up area, which would have been particularly busy with motorists and pedestrians at this time of the evening. The camera is in place due to history of injury collisions and an issue with speed and should be a reminder to drivers of the importance of staying within the 30mph speed limit.”

Chief Inspector Andy Gibb, Police Scotland Road Policing “It is concerning that despite the fixed camera being in place on Camelon Road, drivers are continuing to travel above 30mph. Motorists should be reminded that the minimum penalty for a speeding offence is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points on their licence. However failing to comply with a 30mph speed limit can have much more serious consequences including injury to themselves, other road users and pedestrians, which has previously been the case at this location.”