MOTORWAY police have introduced speed cameras to the M55 and M6 while major roadworks take place.

Work at the Broughton interchange will see the introduction of narrow lanes and a contraflow in phases until April.

The speed cameras are a bid to encourage drivers to stick to the 50mph limit for safety reasons.

Motorway Inspector Peter Stas said: "Our primary concern is the safety of motorway users and site workers.

"Experience shows us that there is still an irresponsible minority who drive at inappropriate speed for the conditions.

"We know speed cameras have a positive effect on driver behaviour, hence their introduction."

Lancashire Constabulary was the first force in the country to introduce mandatory 50mph limits, following a spate of serious accidents in the 1980s.

Insp Stas added: "Speed cameras are used at major motorway roadworks in an effort to influence drivers, improve safety for the workers and the travelling public and are a major contribution to reducing casualties by reducing the number of collisions."

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