A ROAD where two people have lost their lives this year will see mobile speed camera vans enforced.

Safety Cameras Scotland will commence two flexible deployment locations on Balmore Road – a busy commuter road which runs through East Dunbartonshire and the North of Glasgow – from July 3.

This year, two people – including a 13-year-old boy – have been killed following crashes on the road.

On February 12, David Gow, 79, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision which involved an off-road motorbike.

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Weeks later on May 10, Artian Lushaku, 13, was struck by a car and rushed to hospital.

He sadly passed away four days later.

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Safety Camera Scotland revealed the new measure is to support active travel along the road - which sees an increase in people walking and cycling, otherwise known as vulnerable road users, over the summer months.

One mobile camera will be within the 30mph section of the road which runs through a residential area with local businesses and schools, and the second will be within the national speed limit section of the road.

The Safety Camera Unit is able to enforce flexible deployment at sites which would not normally be identified during the annual site selection process.

Alan Bowater, West Safety Camera Unit Manager, said: “Recent speed surveys identified that Balmore Road does not meet the minimum criteria for permanent sites.

“Over the summer months, we see an increase in active travel on the road as more people are out walking and cycling.

“By placing the mobile enforcement van in both the 30mph and national speed limit we will be encouraging drivers to behave in a more responsible manner and keep the roads safe for all users.”

For more information on Safety Cameras Scotland visit safetycameras.gov.scot.