Speed cameras introduced on M4
In a controversial move, speed cameras have been introduced on the M4 between junctions 14 and 18.
This section of motorway is one of the busiest in the UK and the police are using mobile camera units to bring down driver speeds to the legal limit of 70 miles per hour.
Drivers found to be travelling more than nine miles per hour over the limit will be subject to a £60 fine and three penalty points.
The scheme, the first of its kind on a British motorway, aims to reduce road casualties by 40 per cent.
But motoring groups claim the Wiltshire and Swindon Safety Camera Partnership, which is implementing the scheme, is more concerned with boosting revenue than saving lives.
James Gray, Tory candidate for North Wiltshire, has also highlighted the scheme as an example of Labour being “politically correct” and attempting to raise revenue at the same time.
He said that as far he was aware the section of the motorway was not particularly dangerous, adding that he knew of no specific reason why the mobile cameras should be located on the M4.
Mr Gray also added that should the Conservative Party win the next election, they would raise the motorway speed limit to 85 miles per hour.
In response, a Labour party spokesman told the BBC: “I fail to see how a speed camera can be politically correct.
“Speed cameras are used as one of many means to help improve road safety in communities across the country.”
The Liberal Democrats have also voiced their support for the cameras and complying with the current motorway speed limit.
