Cameras watching: Drive safely or pay the price

A network of high-tech cameras is now live, and they will be watching motorists every move behind the wheel. For the safety of everyone on the roads, drivers must take this wake-up call seriously or be prepared to face the consequences. These are not just speed traps. The new detecting devices are sophisticated. They will catch you running a red light, speeding, or driving an unregistered vehicle. They will spot the driver who is not wearing a seatbelt and, crucially, the individual using a mobile phone whilst driving.

With road accidents claiming far too many lives, this technology is a necessary tool to enforce discipline. The message to drivers is simple: obey the law, or pay the fine.