New flexible deployment location Balkeerie and Eassie, Angus
A new flexible deployment location has been identified within the 30mph limit on the C16 between Balkeerie and Eassie, Angus.
Following concerns from residents and at the request of Angus Council, Police Scotland Safety Cameras will commence enforcement on the C16 between Balkeerie and Eassie with a safety camera van on the 1st October 2025 in a bid to reduce vehicle speeds and make the road safer for all road users. A recent speed survey recorded that 53% of motorists were travelling in excess of the 30mph speed limit.
Councillor Tommy Stewart, Angus Council said “Residents have raised concerns about speeding in Balkeerie, and it’s important that we listen and respond to our community.
“This step is a measured approach to reduce vehicle speeds and assess whether further, more permanent action is needed. Everyone’s safety and wellbeing remains our top priority, and we will continue to work with Police Scotland to ensure all our roads are safe for all users across Angus.”
Eric Dunion, Manager of the North Safety Camera Unit, said “The flexible deployment scheme allows us to enforce at locations of concern for an initial 3-month period with the aim of improving driver behaviour by encouraging motorists to slow down and drive within the speed limit.
We know that this rural road is often used by other road users such as cyclists and pedestrians and those making the journey to the primary school. Residents have rightly raised their concerns about the level of speeding vehicles on the road, and this was confirmed with the speed survey which highlighted that motorists were travelling in excess of the speed limit in place.
For more information on the Police Scotland Safety Cameras see safetycameras.gov.scot
23/09/2025