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A speed camera will be installed at St Brannock’s Road in Ilfracombe this April. Another will go to Knowle village. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police
New speed cameras are being installed in two North Devon communities next month following a successful bid for funding.
One will be placed at St Brannock’s Road in Ilfracombe on the approach to the town centre, while the other will be erected on the A361 in Knowle village near Braunton.
Both roads have a 30mph speed limit. Temporary yellow signs have been put up in advance of the cameras going live in April, to provide advance warning to residents.
The cameras were funded by Devon County Council, which was successful in bidding for government funding to improve road safety and will be managed by Devon & Cornwall Police.
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Inspector Joey Lester, who leads policing teams in South Molton, Lynton, Ilfracombe and Braunton, said residents had raised concerns about speeding, which encouraged the council to take action.
She said: “We welcome any initiatives that will help us to reduce the number of serious and fatal road collisions.
“The fact we are promoting the exact location of these cameras demonstrates that this isn’t about a quick way to generate money, it’s simply about enforcing the 30mph limits on a route which has historically seen several serious collisions.
“Speeding is one of the fatal five causes of death and serious injury on our roads, posing a serious risk not only to drivers, but to pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
“We are committed to reducing collisions on our roads and will continue to work with our partners towards the Vision Zero South West target to halve the number of road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030.”
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The police have said if people have concerns about regular speeding in their area, they should report them to their local council.
If you witness a vehicle being driven dangerously and believe there may be a risk to life, please always call 999.
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