TRANSPORT bosses will monitor motorists' speeds at speed camera sites before deciding whether they should be switched off permanently.

The fixed-safety cameras by The Rye in London Road, High Wycombe, and Waterside in Chesham are two of ten cameras under review by Buckinghamshire County Council.

The council announced in August that some of the county's speed cameras faced the axe as part of a cost-cutting measure following spending cuts by the coalition government.

Speed tubes have been placed at the sites for the next week to record vehicle speeds to help transport chiefs to decide whether they should be decommissioned or alternative sites should be found.

The cameras are currently not loaded with film.

Cllr Valerie Letheren, cabinet member for transportation, said: “The plans for a phased withdrawal, which may result in the cameras staying but not being used while speeds are monitored, will allow the council to ensure that safety is not compromised.

“Motorists may not notice anything different about the camera locations whilst these steps are taken.”

The council has announced possible alternatives to replace the speed cameras, which includes vehicle activated signs which flash warnings about speed and road turnings.

While a 'community speedwatch' programme in partnership with Thames Valley Police has also been put forward by Transport for Buckinghamshire.

The ten speed camera sites under review are:

A413 Wendover Road, Aylesbury

A4146 Fenny Road, Stoke Hammond

A4146 Leighton Road, Edlesborough

London Road, Aston Clinton

Waterside, Chesham

A355 Green Man Hill/Beaconsfield Road, Farnham Royal

B470 Iver Lane, Iver

A41 Bicester Road, Kingswood

A412 North Orbital Road, Denham

A40 London Road, High Wycombe(both directions)