Highways Agency - Safe roads, Reliable journeys, Informed travellers

10 January 2012 - Statement from the Highways Agency in response to media inquiries about an increase in convictions related to average speed cameras along the M62 in West Yorkshire.  

"The safety of the road network is of paramount importance to the Highways Agency. Safety cameras are used to help minimise the risk faced by road workers - who are often working in difficult conditions next to live traffic -  and for drivers passing through the works area . We would urge all drivers on the M62 and at any other roadworks site to drive within the clearly signed speed limit.

"Where cameras are installed at roadworks, the Highways Agency covers the cost of the installation of the equipment and makes a contribution to administration costs. The police are responsible for enforcement."

Issued by the Highways Agency press office. Media enquiries including out of hours should be made to the Highways Agency National Press Office on 0207 081 7443.

Recent Press Statements

November 2011

24 November 2011 - Highways Agency statement following the publication of the independent review of the strategic road network by Alan Cook

In response to an inquiry from the North West (Barrow) Evening Mail on 16.11.11 about a 'forum' meeting with elected representatives and business leaders about future development and management of the A590 in Cumbria we issued this statement:

October 2011

07 October 2011 - Statement to the Hull Daily Mail in response to an enquiry about why we choose a full-closure of the A63 for resurfacing works rather than a contraflow system or other traffic management.

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