Hull drivers have their say as safety cameras go up…

Drivers have weighed in on the installation of cameras at an east Hull junction which aim to curb accidents and improve safety. People have commented on social media about the installation of the signal and speed enforcement cameras at the junction of Mount Pleasant and Holderness Road. Hull City Council Transport Portfolio Holder Cllr Mark Ieronimo said the new cameras were designed to enforce traffic rules and deter people from running red lights. The installation comes as figures showed eight of the 23 collisions recorded at the junction in the last five years were due to drivers ignoring traffic signals. Cllr Ieronimo said the junction had become an accident hotspot when the council award a contract worth £240,448 earlier this year to install the cameras. READ MORE: Five east Hull roads set for resurfacing works Hull City Council encourages residents to 'Be a Bike Hero' A grace period is set to be in place throughout June with enforcement beginning on Monday, July 1. Since their installation, people took to social media to share their views. Gary Jackson said: “The cameras should catch a few people jumping lights. This junction is a nightmare for it.” The cameras have been installed at the junction of Mount Pleasant and Holderness Road (Image: Gary Jackson/Facebook) Kirsty Cooper said: “I'm not surprised they've put these cameras up with the amount of accidents that happen there. It's about time something was done and maybe it will prove who's in the wrong.” Craig Carter said: “Say no to cameras. They should all mind their own business and let's crack on.” Paul West said: “It's certainly one of the worst junctions for jumping red lights. To those who don't view it as an issue, it certainly is when they are driving through pedestrian crossings.” Rich Spenceley said: “It's cost a quarter of a million. Should make that up in fines in less than a year.&q
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