Perranarworthal speed cameras reinstalled after being chopped down

The camera poles were damaged in October

Speed cameras have been reinstalled on one of Cornwall's main roads after they were cut down by vandals.

The two average speed cameras at Perranarworthal, between Truro and Falmouth, were installed in March and damaged in October by an unknown person.

Devon and Cornwall Police reinstalled the cameras with reinforced steel.

Residents and campaigners said their return would help increase road safety.

Campaigners said the return of the average speed cameras would help increase safety

Pauline Le Dow, who lives at the Perran Foundry housing development, said the attack on the cameras was an "incredible act of anger".

"I think most people at Perran Foundry are very happy that the cameras are back," she said.

"We have to cross that road... the traffic used to speed quite considerably coming through.

"Having the traffic going at 30 [mph] (48km/h) makes quite a difference."

Another resident said not all vehicles "adhere to the speed limit".

"As a pedestrian, walking along can be quite dangerous."

The cameras were reinstalled with reinforced steel

Dean Evans, from Community Speedwatch in Falmouth, said the speed cameras would help reduce accidents on the road.

"There's a lot of speeding," he said.

"It's totally unnecessary so I'm hoping we can all play a part."

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