New speed camera locations to target drivers near Shrewsbury
Mobile speed cameras will be used in five new locations near Shrewsbury after concerns were raised by residents.
The villages of Harmer Hill, Annscroft, Bomere Heath, Hook-a-Gate and Myddle, will become speed enforcement areas from Monday.
The cameras can be placed by officers along the A528 after tests found a number of motorists were flouting the speed limit.
In Harmer Hill, 15 per cent of vehicles were found to be travelling above 41mph and at least 70 per cent of drivers are exceeding the 30mph posted speed limit.
Anna Higgins, communications manager atof the Safer Roads Partnership, said: "We are launching these new community concern sites in Shropshire to address the high level of concern in each of the local communities.
"Data collected has highlighted unacceptably high speeds and local people are understandably concerned as each of the roads are near residential areas.
"We hope that the presence of a speed camera will encourage drivers to change their behaviour and drive at a lower, safer speed. This will help to improve the quality of life for people living in both areas, reduce the risk of harm, and improve the safety of the roads for all those who use them."
