AS part of a new camera system on the A38 in South East Cornwall, the Devon and Cornwall Police Road Safety Team have installed a new fixed camera in Landrake.

This replaces the old GATSO camera which has been there for over 15 years and importantly enforces in both directions as there are two cameras on the column which have a 100 metre detection area in each direction.

The speed limit which is 40mph, will be reducing to 30mph when the signage is replaced and the new Traffic Regulation Order published by National Highways.

Devon and Cornwall Police Road Safety Team say that the local group Safe38 have been pushing for the changes for a while.

A spokesperson for the force said: “The local community and in particular the Safe38 group have campaigned for improvements on this section for some time.”

Safe38 was formed in 2018 with the aim of making the A38 into a safer road for all.

A spokesperson for the group said: “As a committee of volunteers Safe38 embraces a targeted integrated approach to road safety incorporating education, enforcement, engagement and engineering all underpinned by evidence.

“We campaign for a safe A38 trunk road and future expressway, in order that road safety is improved. We hope to enable the economy of Cornwall and the wider South West to thrive through the provision of a high-quality road and to work to provide a safe environment for residents living alongside the route.”

During the last five years, eight ‘injury collisions’ have occurred along the stretch at Landrake, one of which being fatal.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police Road Safety Team added: “Another camera will be installed in Tideford over the next couple of weeks with identical capability.

“Please take heed of this advice and slow down through the villages.”