Bob
28th August 2004, 22:47
Mobile speed camera units will be out in force across Devon and Cornwall over the Bank Holiday weekend. They are specifically targeting motorcyclists who are going too fast. All mobile units available to the Devon and Cornwall Safety Camera Partnership will be deployed.
Gwyn Hughes, operations manager for the Safety Camera Partnership, said: "Speed cameras are definitely a useful tool in reducing injury collision. They are only part of the armoury open to the Highways Agency and police to achieve that goal of reducing casualties. But while they are working, their use will be continued."
Mike Baker, regional representative of the Motorcycle Action Group, said bikers should not be used as scapegoats for any increase in accidents. He said: "The rise in casualties is not as great as the increase in the number of bikes on the road and bikers are better trained now than they were in the past. But there's always room for improvement for the scope of their training."
Thousands of bikers are expected to attend the South West Motorcycle Show being held at the Westpoint Arena, near Exeter on Saturday and Sunday.
Gwyn Hughes, operations manager for the Safety Camera Partnership, said: "Speed cameras are definitely a useful tool in reducing injury collision. They are only part of the armoury open to the Highways Agency and police to achieve that goal of reducing casualties. But while they are working, their use will be continued."
Mike Baker, regional representative of the Motorcycle Action Group, said bikers should not be used as scapegoats for any increase in accidents. He said: "The rise in casualties is not as great as the increase in the number of bikes on the road and bikers are better trained now than they were in the past. But there's always room for improvement for the scope of their training."
Thousands of bikers are expected to attend the South West Motorcycle Show being held at the Westpoint Arena, near Exeter on Saturday and Sunday.