Scott Hall Road: Speed camera installed at scene of Leeds horror crash that killed mum and child
A speed camera has been installed at the scene of a horror crash in Leeds.
The new fixed position speed camera has been installed on Scott Hall Road, Sheepscar where the speed limit reduces down from 40 to 30mph.
It is located opposite the Land Rover and Jaguar garage, the scene of a horror crash which killed Justyna Hulboj, 27, and four-year-old Lena Czepczor on January 16, 2023.
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “The camera became operational on October 8 to encourage compliance with the 30mph speed limit.
“It was introduced following concerns of speeding reported by members of the public, and as part of Leeds City Council’s Vision Zero ambition to eliminate deaths on the city’s roads by 2040.
“Funding was provided from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement: Integrated Vision Zero Road Safety Programme 2024/27 in April 2024.”
In June, Hardeep Bhachu, 27, admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and asked to be remanded into custody to “take responsibility” and “begin serving the inevitable sentence.”
A second driver, 35-year-old Jasskamal Riyat, pleaded not guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and is due to stand trial - starting January 6, 2025.