Councillor welcomes speed camera plans
Plans for a fixed speed camera on a road in Paisley that has sparked safety concerns have come as a relief to an elected member in the area, writes Jack Thomson, Local Democracy Reporter.
The Express revealed earlier this month the permanent enforcement equipment will be introduced on Foxbar’s Brediland Road – near to the junction with Inverkar Drive.
No firm timescales have been set out for the work but the decision – recently applauded by Councillor Stephen Burns – has now been welcomed by fellow Paisley Southwest representative Councillor Anne Hannigan.
She insists residents have asked for action to be taken on the road for“such a long time”.
Councillor Hannigan said:“When I was knocking on doors in early 2022, speeding and general driving behaviour on Brediland Road was frequently mentioned as a major concern.
“All who use the road regularly witness speeding and frequent disregard of lights, which is unacceptable on all our roads, but is even more selfish and worrying given the presence of two primary schools and a high school.”
Pedestrian Jim Paterson, 63, died when he was hit by a vehicle on Brediland Road just after midnight on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Last June, Police Scotland said a then 26-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal crash.
Safety Cameras Scotland told the Express it received confirmation from the programme office that a request for a fixed speed camera on the road has been approved.
Subject to conditions, the aim is to install the camera and necessary signage in the coming months.
Councillor Hannigan has also raised concerns about Corsebar Road in Paisley where she hopes measures can be introduced in the future.
She added:“I also pushed for a reduced speed limit and cameras to be installed in Corsebar Road as a result of my own experiences here and complaints from very concerned residents.
“The survey, which was carried out in early January, failed to show speeds which would justify either.
“But it was acknowledged that there were some fairly high speeds, therefore, the results were being passed to the police with a request for further action.”