New hi-tech camera out to snare Torbay's speeding motorists

Torbay motorists beware - a new speed camera is out to get you on one of the Bay's busiest roads.

Brixham police have revealed details of the new camera for Dartmouth Road, Paignton.

They say: "As has been posted on some Torbay Facebook sites already, a new speed camera has replaced the old GATSO camera enforcing the 30mph speed limit on Dartmouth Road.  Be warned - unlike traditional cameras which only capture vehicles in the left-hand lane, they can now track two-way traffic.

"The ‘spot cameras’ do not require painted lines on the road as they use infra-red low-light technology, and no longer ‘flash’ when triggered – this means drivers won’t necessarily know if they’ve been fined. 

"These new cameras use a video-based system that works alongside an intelligent virtual grid to judge if a driver is speeding.  The video element means drivers could be prosecuted for other offences, such as using mobile phones or not wearing a seat belt."

Police added: "Residents on Dartmouth Road have been asking for something like this for some time and it should help improve road safety and see a reduction in speeds in the area."

And they finished off with.... 

#NoExcuses