Clampdown on running red lights

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A clampdown on drivers running red lights is to be launched with the introduction of a new camera scheme.

The detectors have been erected in five areas of Belfast where breaking the lights has caused a high number of accidents.

They will be at Great Georges Street, College Avenue, Nelson Street, Millfield and Middlepath Street at the junction of the M3 on-slip.

The PSNI said the move was aimed at reducing accidents and casualties.

Assistant Chief Constable Duncan McCausland said: "To date, 91 people have been killed on our roads in Northern Ireland this year.

"While one in four of all road deaths are caused by speed, our overall aim is to influence driver behaviour.

"The new cameras have been installed at junctions on busy arterial routes in and around Belfast.

The detectors have been erected in five areas of Belfast

"The latest statistical information shows that there were 116 collisions at these junctions (11 serious injury collisions and 105 slight injury collisions). In total, these collisions resulted in 220 casualties, 11 of which suffered serious injury."

Those caught breaking a red light will be offered a fixed penalty of £60 together with three penalty points on their driving licence.

If they choose instead to go to court and are convicted, they can be fined a maximum of £1,000, given three penalty points and could be disqualified.