Level crossing cameras installed to catch motorists who endanger lives on the railway
Region & Route:
London North Western
North West Central
Network Rail today warned drivers in Lancashire, Cumbria and on Merseyside they can now be caught on camera if they ignore red lights at level crossings.
Hi-tech safety enforcement cameras have been installed at five high-risk locations including:
- Bescar Lane level crossing in Scarisbrick, Lancashire
- Hoscar level crossing in Lathom, Lancashire
- Station Road level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire
- Black Dyke level crossing in Arnside, Cumbria
- Crescent Road level crossing in Sefton, Merseyside
Like speed cameras, red light safety enforcement (RLSE) cameras can identify vehicles which jump the lights at level crossings.
Offenders are automatically notified of their offence and face a £60 fine, points on their licence, or can choose to sit a level crossing safety awareness course.
Motorists are once again being reminded that jumping the lights at level crossings can have catastrophic consequences and they not only risk their own lives, but also those of train drivers and their passengers.