Speed camera on B9077 at Durris House now enforcing.
A fixed safety camera on the B9077, at Durris House, is now enforcing and offences will be progressed from today, Monday 10th March. This is the first camera of this type in Northeast Scotland and is the first of its kind to be managed by Police Scotland’s North Safety Camera Unit.
The new Vector SR spot speed cameras are fully contained traffic enforcement systems which differ from the more traditional fixed Gatso speed cameras. The cameras use tracking radar for spot speed enforcement and have multi lane coverage, meaning they can enforce traffic travelling in both directions. The system uses infra-red technology which allows images to be captured without the need for camera flash.
During the last two weeks, when offences have been recorded but not processed, the camera detected a significant number, with high speeds of 89mph recorded in both directions.
Eric Dunion, Police Scotland Safety Camera Unit Manager, said: “Safety cameras are deployed where there is a history of injury collisions and an identified issue with speed. Every year the Safety Camera Unit undertakes site selection along with roads authorities to identify a list of new sites that meet the collision and speed profile criteria, as well as determining the most appropriate type of camera for enforcement."
During the baseline period this location on B9077 at Durris House, had three fatal and serious collisions. A speed survey highlighted excessive vehicle speeds and 40.6% of vehicles travelling in excess of the speed limit so the decision was made to install a fixed Vector camera which have the advantage of being able to enforce 24 hours a day.
Initial enforcement figures have been disappointing, and the high speeds recorded are very concerning however it is hoped the cameras presence will remind most motorists of the importance of travelling within the speed limit at all times, with the aim of improving speed limit compliance and thereafter reducing collisions at the site.”
Andrew Wilkinson, Principal Road Safety Engineer Aberdeenshire Council, added:
“We welcome the continued support that the North Safety Camera Unit are providing with the various enforcement activities that are conducted throughout the Northeast. Every year, many lives are affected by traffic collisions, leaving families shattered and communities reeling. The addition of this new technology will be a benefit to road safety in Aberdeenshire.
Having targeted enforcement carried out by the North Safety Camera Unit is a vital part of our strategic approach to improve road safety by encouraging improved driver behaviour and speed limit compliance by fostering a culture of responsible driving and deterring reckless behaviour. These changes in driver behaviour contribute to delivering the outcome that we all want, a reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured across the road network, and ultimately working towards our vision zero commitment where no one is killed or seriously injured on our roads.”
10/03/2025