Achi news desk-
Drivers caught on camera will face a £100 fine and 3 penalty points on their licence.
The road connects the towns of Dumbarton and Helensburgh, and sees a large amount of traffic moving through the village every day.
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The site was highlighted during Safety Camera Scotland’s site selection after nine accidents involving injuries over a five-year period.
Argyll and Bute Council introduced high friction surfaces and barriers to improve road safety, but speed surveys showed that 56 per cent of traffic was still traveling above the speed limit.
In an effort to reduce the number of accidents, and target those traveling at inappropriate speeds, it was decided to install a fixed speed camera.
Inspector Bart Simonis, Area Inspector for local policing, said: “Road Safety continues to be a local policing priority across Argyll and Bute.
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“We have been working closely with a host of partners providing various initiatives and events to improve the decision-making process and influence driver behavior across our communities.
“We are fortunate to have our specialist Roads Policing officers based locally who continue to complement and support local policing. I know that the Cardoss community fully supports this enforcement scheme and we look forward to seeing an improvement in the behavior of the drivers.’
Alan Bowater, Area Manager for the Western Safety Camera Unit, added: “Motorists need to be reminded to drive carefully and at a moderate speed through villages, and the installation of the fixed speed camera should be an effective deterrent to those who’ n drive. at an inappropriate speed.
“Drivers who continue to travel at irresponsible speeds through this residential area will face a £100 fine and 3 penalty points.”
