A MEMBER of Bolton Advanced Motorists group has slammed drivers who complain about the number of speed cameras on the road.

Les Wardle, secretary of the charity group, has criticised motorists who complain that some cameras are difficult to see.

He said even if the cameras are not noticeable, there is no reason why law-abiding citizens should worry. He said people who intend to go out and break the law are putting lives at risk and deserve what they get.

Mr Wardle, of Kirklands in Harwood, Bolton, argued the cameras are there for enforcement and have been shown to reduce accidents in black spot areas.

He said: "All I have heard of recently is people moaning about the number of speed cameras on our roads. Not only that, but they have also been moaning about how difficult they are to see. Should they be pink, orange or fluorescent yellow?"

He added: "The Government has approved well over a thousand more cameras around the country.

"I am sick and tired of listening to people who feel hard done by at receiving a fixed penalty fine after having their photograph taken by some camera hidden by the trees. Great, that's what I say. "

Following an announcement by Greater Manchester Police for plans to set cameras to snap at 35 miles per hour, he said: "The sooner we have these new cameras fitted in the 'cats eyes' in the road, the better. I agree that in accident black-spots cameras should be brightly painted, maybe using a fluorescent paint.

"But other locations, like some in St Peter's Way, should be hidden snapping away all day long. I have no sympathy for those caught speeding."

Bolton Advanced Motorists is one of 200 groups around the country belonging to the registered charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists. It is made up of volunteers and aims to promote road safety. A MEMBER of Bolton Advanced Motorists group has slammed drivers who complain about the number of speed cameras on the road.

Les Wardle, secretary of the charity group, has criticised motorists who complain that some cameras are difficult to see.

He said even if the cameras are not noticeable, there is no reason why law abiding citizens should worry. He said people who intend to go out and break the law are putting lives at risk and deserve what they get.

Mr Wardle, of Kirklands, Harwood, Bolton, argued the cameras are there for enforcement and have been shown to reduce accidents in black spot areas.

He said: "All I have heard of recently is people moaning about the number of speed cameras on our roads. Not only that, but they have also been moaning about how difficult they are to see. Should they be pink, orange or fluorescent yellow?"

He added: "The Government has approved well over a thousand more cameras around the country.

"I am sick and tired of listening to people who feel hard done by at receiving a fixed penalty fine after having their photograph taken by some camera hidden by the trees. Great, that's what I say. "

Following an announcement by Greater Manchester Police for plans to set cameras to snap at 35 miles per hour, he said: "The sooner we have these new cameras fitted in the 'cats eyes' in the road, the better. I agree that in accident black-spots cameras should be brightly painted, maybe using a fluorescent paint.

"But other locations, like some in St Peter's Way, should be hidden snapping away all day long. I have no sympathy for those caught speeding."

Bolton Advanced Motorists is one of 200 groups around the country belonging to the registered charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists. It is made up of volunteers and aims to promote road safety.