A formerly dormant fixed speed camera in Glasgow will return to use following a crash.

The fixed camera site on Great Western Road, at Keal Avenue, has returned to live enforcement following a period of dormancy lasting almost two years.

The camera was previously placed into dormancy in April 2024, with the housing covered to indicate it was not in active use. However, following a recent incident, it will now be brought back into service.

The formerly dormant fixed camera will be brought back into action as compliance dropped.

placeholder image — The formerly dormant fixed camera will be brought back into action as compliance dropped.

Data from ongoing monitoring and speed surveys has indicated a significant upturn in vehicle speeds and a decline in compliance with the posted limit at this site. Additionally, an injury collision occurred where speed was a contributory, though not primary, factor. To ensure the continued safety of all road users and to mitigate the risk further injury collisions, the decision has been made to remove the dormancy covers and resume active enforcement immediately.

Alan Bowater, Area Manager for the West Safety Camera unit: “While we prefer to see sustained compliance that allows for dormancy, the recent evidence of increased speeds coupled with an injury collision at this location is concerning. By resuming active enforcement, we are taking a proactive step to reduce the risk of future injury collisions.”