It is amazing how many drivers risk an accident by crossing the crossing
as the gates are coming down, It was reported earlier this year
the new cameras caught over 40 drivers in the first month
It looks like those drivers are now being processed by the courts
a couple of examples below from this week.
It looks quite an expensive risk.
British Transport Police Officer waits for next driver.
Alison Edes (31), of Craven Street, Melton, admitted failing to comply with a red traffic light signal at the Oakham railway crossing on April 16. She was fined £95, ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £60 costs. Her driving licence was also endorsed with three penalty points.
Linda Pearce (55), of Burley Road, Langham, admitted failing to comply with a red traffic light signal at Oakham Railway Station on May 15. She was fined £116, ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £40 costs. Her driving licence was also endorsed with three penalty points.
A number of cameras now carries out the role of the
British Transport Police Officer
