Welcome to the Safer Roads Humber website. This website has been created by a range of organisations in the Humber region to provide information to our local communities on using the regions road safely. It is a joint website so that we use our resources in the most effective way but there are pages specific for your area or interest.
Our over all aim is to make the regions roads safer. We are doing this in a number of different ways from engineering out problem areas for all road users, to raising awareness about road safety issues, to delivering education initiatives to a range of road users, to enforcing the law. We hope that by working together ultimately the number of casualties and crashes across the region will reduce.
We will continue to develop this website over the coming year, but we welcome your comments on the website.
Driver safety schemes
Safer Roads Humber manages a number of driver and rider schemes including the speed awareness course, Ride course and driver alertness scheme.
We currently have a fault on our general number (01482 398200). Please ring 01482 398228 as an alternative.
You can now book your driver safety course on-line.
Just click here
Having problems contacting us?
We are experience some problems with the new on-line booking system and therefore we are receiving a high volume of calls.
We are sorry for this inconvenience but ask you to keep ringing us on 01482 399065
Alternatively please e-mail us centralticketofficespeedseminar@humberside.pnn.police.uk
Please include your name, a contact telephone number and the reference number found on your correspondence.
We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
Directions to the venues can be found below.
Freedom Centre, 97 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 3QB
Please note – Speed awareness courses are held in the Freedom Centre which is behind the Co-op store and NOT Preston Road Police Station.
When you arrive at the Freedom Centre please report to the reception which is in the middle of the site. Car parks are situated on Ryehill Grove and Aldborough Grove.
Freedom Centre website
The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire
Road map to the Ropewalk, North Lincolnshire
Map to the Ropery Hall, Ropewalk
Map to the Humber Room, Ropewalk
Having problems opening the maps?
You may need to right click on the map link and save it before you open it.
A1079 Road works FAQ's
Safer Roads Humber has been working closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the contractors installing a new roundabout for Swift Caravans on the A1079 to ensure safety during the road works.
Enforcement of temporary speed limits takes place to ensure the safety of not only the road workers but also other users of the section of road.
The questions and answers below have been included on the website to answer the questions drivers may have if they have been caught speeding and for anyone else who may have an interest in this section of road.
Why has the roundabout been placed here?
The roundabout forms part of a new access route for Swift Caravans who have funded all the works. Once this new access is operational it will relieve Cottingham of all traffic associated with Swift Caravans production.
When were the safety cameras put in?
Safer Roads Humber has had a system of fixed safety cameras along the A1079 since August 2006. They were installed to reduce casualties, crashes and speeds along this section of road, as there was, on average 10 injury crashes and five people killed or seriously injured a year. Since installation of the safety cameras the number of injury crashes has dropped to around five a year and no-one has been killed and the majority of injuries are slight rather than serious in nature.
The cameras enforce the national speed limit along the A1079. The maximum speed limit for cars and motorcycles is 60mph in single carriageway sections, 70mph in the dual carriageway sections (less for other vehicles).
In the summer of 2010, one of the fixed cameras was relocated as it was situated at the exact location of the new roundabout.
Why was a 30mph speed restriction put in place during the road works?
This restriction was put in place to protect the road workers and road users whilst the works were undertaken.
When did the 30mph speed restriction come into effect and when did the cameras go live?
The legal order for the camera enforced speed restriction came into effect on Monday 13 September 2010, the signage was erected on Thursday 16 September and the cameras went operational on Monday 27 September 2010.
I read in the newspaper that there were problems with the signs?
The contractor originally applied for a temporary 30mph speed limit. This was subsequently found to be of insufficient length to allow it to be enforced by the existing fixed safety cameras. The contractor therefore applied for a revised order to cover the correct distance.
To avoid unnecessary delay to the construction programme it was agreed that the original speed limit should come into effect until such time as the revised order was obtained.
Signage appropriate for that original order was erected on Friday, 20 August on a temporary basis but camera enforcement was not undertaken during that period.
Once the revised order was in place the position of the signage was changed to reflect the new length over which the restriction applied. Only at that point did enforcement using safety cameras begin.
At any given time the signs installed on the A1079 related to the order that was in force at the time in full compliance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 (TSR&GD).
The first sign warning motorists that they were approaching road works was placed 470 metres in advance of the cameras. In total, there were 16 sets of signs throughout the road works warning motorists of the speed limit; that there were cameras in operation; that road works were happening and that overtaking was not allowed. Five of these signs were prior to the safety cameras, ensuring ample warning of the situation ahead.
Click here for a copy of the plan of the signs
Can I have a copy of the traffic regulation order (TRO)?
Click here for a copy.
How many people were caught speeding in the road works?
3,417 drivers were detected exceeding the 30mph speed restriction whilst the road works were underway.
What was the top speed detected and what was the average speed?
The highest speed detected by the safety cameras was 65mph, which will result in referral to court. The average speed was 40mph.
How many people will be offered a speed seminar, a speeding ticket or will be sent to court?
This information will be released in the future once all the evidence from the cameras has been processed and the legal processes are complete.
When did the road works finish?
Construction at this set of road works was finished by Thursday, 21 October. Following this the road returned to the national speed limit (60mph in single carriageway sections for cars and motorcycles, less for other types of vehicles).
Why do you enforce the 30mph speed restrictions at night and when the road workers are not there?
Due to the nature of the works, the speed restrictions were put in place to protect both the workforce and all road users. While works may not necessarily have taking place at night, minor obstructions, temporary surfacing, reduced lane widths and other temporary changes still existed which could have presented problems to the public travelling at high speed. The night time risk was further increased by the fact that that the road was obviously in darkness and it was therefore essential that the speed restriction and enforcement were continuous.
I’ve got a speeding ticket, what are my options?
Motorists detected at certain speeds may be offered a speed awareness course (there is a course fee but no points) if they haven’t undertaken one in the last three years. All other motorists will be issued with a fixed penalty notice which incurs a £60 fine and a three point penalty on your driving licence. However, those detected over 55mph or already having eight or more points on their licence, will automatically be referred to court. A motorist always has the option to plead their case at court, but we would recommend you speak to a solicitor for more advice.
Can I have similar information about other camera sites?
Safer Roads Humber has been publishing annual reports about all its core safety camera sites since 2003. It can be found on the “further information” section on this website, just click onto the “reports and documents”. These documents give details of the casualty reduction performance at core sites.
However, please be aware that we do not automatically publish operational data (numbers detected etc) for core sites that are currently active. This may in certain circumstances indicate enforcement patterns. A public interest test would be applied and if justified exempted under the Freedom of Information Act Section 31 Law Enforcement (Section A and B).
Road work sites are deemed to be special cases and we will publish information on them once all works are complete.
