Red-light offences to be enforced at busy Glasgow junction to reduce injuries on the road

24/07/2025

A red-light camera will begin enforcing irresponsible driving on Tradeston Street, Glasgow, following a significant number of collisions and injuries to road users.

The camera will cover the busy intersection of two one-way streets of Tradeston Street with Nelson Street, monitoring southbound traffic from Kingston Street.

Police Scotland Safety Cameras made the decision to install red-light cameras following discussion with Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland. With 8 injury collisions at this junction over a 4-year period, 5 were caused by drivers disobeying the traffic signals. Further traffic surveys were conducted and found a significant level of red light running here, equivalent to approximately 450 offences per day.

The Vector SR cameras which have been installed at the site, use tracking radar for red-light enforcement and have multi lane coverage. The technology operates in a “non-invasive” way, removing the need for loops or strips in the junction’s road surface. Infra-red technology allows images to be captured without the need for camera flash.

Alan Bowater, Area Manager ‘We urge all road users to pay attention to traffic signals and drive responsibly – the consequences of failing to do so can be life-changing. The introduction of the enforcement camera at this location is a targeted measure aimed at reducing risk and encouraging safer driving behaviours.’

Further information on Police Scotland Safety Cameras and locations can be found on our website safetycameras.gov.scot