Network Rail and the British Transport Police have deployed a purpose-built police van fitted with nine cameras, which will be used to deter motorists in Scotland from using level crossings dangerously.

Network Rail has funded the £60,000 vehicle, which is equipped with number plate recognition technology and computer access, allowing the police to process the offenders immediately.

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The vehicle’s introduction to Scotland follows pilot testing in south-east England.

The camera van is one of three in the UK that have been funded by Network Rail.

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