Mobile speed camera vans have been deployed on a busy Glasgow road after two people died - this year - after being hit by vehicles on the popular commuter route which connects motorists to the city centre.
Safety Cameras Scotland have enforced two flexible deployment locations on Balmore Road, as of today (July 3), following the deaths of Artian Lushaku, 13, and David Gow, 79, who both died in crashes on the road.
David was pronounced dead at the scene following a crash involving an off-road motorcycle, on February 12.
Just eight weeks later, on May 10, schoolboy Artian was hit by a red Toyota Aygo and raced to hospital - where he died four days later.
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The new measure is set to support active travel along the road - which often sees an increase in people walking and cycling during the summer months - for vulnerable road users, Safety Cameras Scotland said.
One camera will be within the 30mph section of the road which runs through a residential area with local businesses and schools, and the second within the national speed limit section of the road.
Alan Bowater, West Safety Camera Unit Manager: "Recent speed surveys identified that Balmore Road does not meet the minimum criteria for permanent sites. Over the summer months we see an increase in active travel on the road as more people are out walking and cycling.
"By placing the mobile enforcement van in both the 30mph and national speed limit we will be encouraging drivers to behave in a more responsible manner and keep the roads safe for all users."
