New flexible deployment location identified within the 30mph limit, Kirkton Road, Arbroath.

A new flexible deployment location has been identified within the 30mph limit on the Kirkton Road In Arbroath.

Following concerns from residents and at the request of Angus Council, Police Scotland Safety Cameras will commence enforcement on the Kirkton Road with a safety camera van on the 1^st July 2025 in a bid to reduce vehicle speeds and make the road safer for all road users. A recent speed survey recorded that 46% of motorists were travelling in excess of the 30mph speed limit. 

Councillor Jack Cruickshank, Angus Council said “This isn’t about punishing motorists. Like most people, I drive, and I understand the importance of keeping things sensible. But when residents raise repeated concerns about speeding on Kirkton Road, it’s right that we respond. This is a measured step to establish the facts. If the evidence shows a real problem, we’ll take appropriate action. And if not, we won’t. It’s about listening, being pragmatic, and getting the balance right for the whole community.”

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 the Kirkton 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