§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the benefits of speed cameras; and if he will make a statement. [26865]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesResults from an initial trial of fixed site speed cameras in Llanidloes confirm that they can be effective in controlling excessive speeds close to camera sites.
However, speed cameras are likely to be justifiable only at sites with a history of accidents associated with excessive driving speeds.
The Welsh Office is planning a further set of trials in conjunction with Welsh police authorities using portable or semi-portable camera equipment to determine the effectiveness and benefits of such systems.