Steps have been taken to make one of Hull's worst junctions for collisions safer.
The Holderness Road and Mount Pleasant junction had four red light enforcement cameras installed earlier this summer. The upgrade cost £240,000 from the Safe Roads Humber fund and is expected to reduce collisions.
The junction has been blighted with issues in the past. Over the past five years, there have been 23 recorded collisions - eight of which were because of "disobeying an automatic traffic signal".
The upgrade was announced back in January, and the new enforcement will begin on September 16. Hull City Council says that even though there was no enforcement while the equipment was being tested and while securing the necessary government licenses, the presence of the cameras has already reduced incidents.
When activated, the tech will also carry out "speed on green" enforcement to tackle drivers who travel through the junction over the speed limit.
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Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said: “Working with our partners, the council is committed to improving road safety in the city for the benefit of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and all members of the travelling public.
“These new cameras will enforce traffic rules and deter people from running red lights and putting themselves and others at risk. It is very important that all people, no matter what mode of transport they are using, follow the Highway Code when out and about on the city’s network.
“Installing red light enforcement cameras on dangerous junctions is an effective way to reduce the number of collisions and injuries on the road and will make the junction safer for everyone as well as supporting the council to deliver on the objectives within its community plan, including developing safe and welcoming neighbourhoods.”
Ian Robertson, partnership manager at Safer Roads Humber, said: “The partnership is pleased to work closely with Hull City Council on this project and has provided the funding for the new cameras.
“Motorists need to always obey traffic lights and, where possible, we will try to offer education courses to those detected on the camera equipment to help them understand the importance of this.
“Drivers who go through a red light or speed on a green light are risking the lives of other road users and this is not acceptable.
“In addition, the neighbourhood policing team will be speaking to cyclists at the roadside and just like the motorist they will be offering education or, where necessary, enforcement for those going through a red traffic light.
“We urge everyone to drive safely and appropriately at all times, as we all have a part to play in reducing the number of people injured on our roads.”
