Dorset Safety Camera Partnership - Speed on Green Safety Cameras

What are Speed on Green safety cameras?

Speed on Green safety cameras are positioned at traffic light junctions.  As well as

monitoring and enforcing non compliance with a red signal, they will also record speeding

offences when vehicles travel in excess of the speed limit passing through the traffic lights. 

Why are they being introduced?

Speed on Green safety cameras are being introduced as one of the measures used in Dorset

to prevent serious and fatal collisions in the county.  They will ensure that drivers abide

with the legal speed limit and drive at appropriate speeds for busy traffic light junctions.

Where are the Speed on Green camera sites in Dorset?

From 1^st July 2009 there will be two Speed on Green camera sites in Dorset, both on the

A350 Holes Bay Road in Poole.

What is the speed limit on this stretch of road?

The speed limit at the traffic lights on the Holes Bay Road is 30mph.

Will Speed on Green cameras be painted yellow like the fixed safety cameras?

Yes – Speed on Green cameras will be painted yellow and have advance warning signs in

line with the other speed related safety cameras in Dorset.

Will vehicle speeds be monitored when the amber signal is showing?

Yes - vehicle speeds are monitored during all phases of the traffic lights.  The safety

camera will activate for stop line offences while the RED signal is illuminated and for speed

offences while the GREEN or AMBER signals are illuminated and vehicles are travelling in

excess of the speed limit for the road.

Drivers are reminded that the RED AND AMBER signal means ‘Stop’ and vehicles should not pass the line or start until GREEN shows.  AMBER also means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may only proceed if the AMBER signal appears after you have crossed the stop line or unless it is unsafe to stop. Failure to STOP may result in prosecution.