We, the undersigned residents of Magheramason, urgently call upon the Department for Infrastructure and relevant local authorities to install average speed cameras in our village. This measure is essential to enhance road safety, particularly for our children, who are vulnerable to speeding vehicles at the village's traffic lights.

Average speed cameras are proven to be effective in reducing speeding and enhancing road safety. By monitoring the average speed of vehicles over a set distance, they encourage consistent compliance with speed limits, reducing the likelihood of accidents.

Implementing these cameras in Magheramason, particularly near the traffic lights, would:

Protect Our Children: 

Ensure safer crossing points for children, especially during school hours.

Calm Traffic:

Promote a culture of safe driving within the village, benefiting all residents.

Prevent Tragedies:

Mitigate the risk of accidents, preventing potential injuries and fatalities.

Our community is deeply concerned about the current road safety situation. Parents are apprehensive about allowing their children to walk or cycle near the traffic lights due to speeding vehicles magnified by the volume and speed of traffic in the mornings when children are crossing the road to their school busses.

We believe that the installation of average speed cameras in Magheramason is a necessary and proactive step to safeguard our children and all residents. We should not wait for a tragedy to occur before taking action. By implementing these measures now, we can create a safer environment for everyone in our village.

We earnestly request the Department for Infrastructure and local authorities to prioritize this matter and approve the installation of average speed cameras in Magheramason without delay.