 THERE will be no new speed cameras in North Wales this year. The decision comes after severe guidelines were introduced restricting an increase in cameras. Westminster transport secretary Alistair Darling placed a moratorium on cameras in December saying safety partnerships must prove they were absolutely necessary. But, despite the strict new rules, 23 out of 38 safety camera partnerships nevertheless convinced ministers of the need for more in 2006-7. In total another 233 are expected to be set up across the UK. But for the second year in a row Arrive Alive - the North Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership - will not instal any new sites. Inspector Essi Ahari said: "We do not propose any new sites because there was no need for it. There was no justifi-cation for them. "There has been no political pressure, internal pressure or external pressure (for the partnership not to apply for new sites). "The fact of the matter is that cameras are working. Casualty and collision rates have fallen." Ministers approved £3.2m funding for the partnership this year. | 
