Police launch safety camera campaign after more than 150 casualties on Renfrewshire roads
dailyrecord.co.ukPolice Scotland has launched a campaign that aims to slow down Renfrewshire motorists after statistics revealed there were more than 150 casualties on the area’s roads.
The ‘Police Scotland Safety Cameras – There’s a story behind every camera’ campaign was unveiled on Monday.The project highlights the risks of speeding and reminds motorists that cameras are placed at collision hotspots to try and prevent more people becoming casualties at these particular sites.In 2022, there were 5,621 people reported injured on roads across the country, according to Transport Scotland.Of those, 165 were in Renfrewshire with four people dying in incidents and a further 53 people suffering serious injuries.The figures show a rising number of road casualties – with 135 being recorded in 2021 and 150 in 2020.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.
D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial In response to rising road casualties locally and nationally, Police Scotland has embarked on its campaign, the aim of which is to reduce the number of people injured on roads through targeted camera enforcement and improving driver behaviour.Eric Dunion, from Police
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