Glasgow roads: 16 speed cameras in and around Glasgow to be switched off - full list

The force said the locations, which include three in Glasgow, will see speed cameras effectively switched off for a period of up to three years.

The changes come after a recent review which identified several sites for “dormancy” - which may be recommended if a camera has fulfilled traffic safety aims or has been unsuccessful in reducing speeds or road accidents.

Police Scotland said the decisions were “evidence-based” and “data driven” but said it understood that some of the changes could worry residents.

It has reassured communities that speed and accidents will continue to be monitored and cameras will be reinstated if there is a significant increase in incidents.

A spokesperson said all signage will remain in place despite enforcement ceasing, with a bag placed over fixed cameras to show it is not operating.

Mobile speed cameras are set to be switched off immediately, while fixed cameras will stop operating over the coming weeks.

After three years, a decision will be made on whether to re-activate the cameras.

Alan Bowater, the Police Scotland Safety Camera Unit Manager for the west of Scotland, said: “We are conscious that this process can cause concern within the wider community.

“Where sites are going into, or are currently in dormancy, we will continue to monitor speeds and collision statistics and if there is a significant upturn enforcement will recommence.”

The full list of locations are:

• A879 Balmore Road, Glasgow
• Peat Road, Glasgow
• A803 Springburn Road, Glasgow, near Huntershill Street
• A738 Stevenston Road, Kilwinning
• B774 Caplethill Road, Paisley
• B7078 near to South Lodge Lesmahagow
• A74(M) Greenhillstairs
• A74(M) J21 Kirkpatick Fleming
• A76 Auldgirth
• Woodhill Road, Bishopbriggs
• B787 Beith Road, Johnstone
• A706 Forth to Lanark, near Yieldshields Road
• Shawfield Road, Rutherglen
• Maxwellton Road, East Kilbride
• A814 Cardross Road, Dumbarton
• A73 at Thankerton