Liverpool Plans 15 New Traffic Cameras to Improve School Safety

Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness and transparency of speed camera installations in various regions. In North Yorkshire, a councillor criticized the lack of local consultation and questioned whether the fixed speed camera trial on the A64 will influence driver behavior or inadvertently increase risky driving in nearby villages. Liverpool City Council plans to install more than a dozen new automatic number plate recognition cameras to enforce traffic rules around schools and busy junctions, aiming to improve road safety and traffic flow, with public consultations underway. Meanwhile, in Fergus, Ontario, residents have reported increased traffic on residential streets as drivers attempt to avoid county speed cameras, prompting calls for enhanced police enforcement. In North Wales, the introduction of a 20mph default speed limit has lowered accidents, but councillors are urged to request more fixed speed cameras to address drivers exceeding limits, with potential funding from the Welsh government. These developments reflect ongoing efforts and challenges in balancing traffic enforcement, road safety, and community impact across different areas.