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Drivers who speed through variable limits on a busy stretch of the M4 will be the subject of enforcement action starting on Monday, road safety organisation GoSafe has announced.

The variable speed limit camera system was set up in 2011 to reduce congestion and improve safety and journey times between junction 24 for Coldra and junction 28 at Tredegar Park.

The speed limits, which are calculated by the amount of traffic, can vary from 40mph to 60mph.

Back in July the Welsh Government confirmed it would target those who “flouted” the displayed limits and GoSafe, who will lead the action, said the move was not about prosecuting “for the sake of it”.

A spokesman for the organisation – a police and council speed camera enforcement partnership – has confirmed the cameras are being prepared for live operation.

Notices of intended prosecution

The system will go live on Monday, September 26, there will be a 14-day period during which advisory notices will be sent out to drivers caught breaking the limit.

After that those drivers exceeding the displayed speed limit will be sent notices of intended prosecution.

GoSafe partnership manager Chris Hume said: “The majority of drivers using this stretch of the M4 will not be affected – they know how busy this section of motorway gets and will understand why the limits are in place.

“It is only the relatively small percentage of motorists who disregard the limits and risk the safety of everyone that we will be targeting.

“Where we have to we will deal with those drivers formally through the prosecution process but we are trying to ensure that anyone who may have become complacent over the variable limits clearly understands the risk they will be taking – and the legal consequences.

Electronic message signs

“When the cameras go live next Monday drivers joining the motorway within the scheme will see temporary road signs on all entry slip roads advising them the cameras are live.

“Where traffic conditions permit we will also be informing drivers that the system is live using the electronic message signs on the motorway verges.

“Ultimately the speed limit signage is there for everyone to see and there is no excuse but our aim is to ensure that everyone understands the system is live and to minimise the number of drivers who end up being prosecuted.

“We ask that motorists respect the variable speed limits at this location with a view to ensuring that congestion is reduced and safety and journey times are improved.”

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