SAFETY cameras could be installed at an Exeter roundabout where a boy was fatally injured in a collision last year.
Highways officials have been reviewing the Countess Wear roundabout since the death of 12-year-old Leo Gregory, who was struck by a lorry while crossing the road in August.
One option now being explored is the use of enforcement cameras to help reduce the risk of serious accidents in future.
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has called for action to be taken "as a matter of urgency".
In a letter to Mr Bradshaw, Dave Black, head of planning, transportation and environment at Devon County Council, said: "Officers have now met, along with their colleagues in enforcement, to discuss the collision investigation and data analysis findings for this location.
"Countess Wear roundabout, as you will be aware, is complex in nature and represents a critical element of a route carrying high volumes of traffic into the city and out to the A38 and M5.
"These factors make quick solutions difficult to achieve and it is likely the Countess Wear roundabout will be the subject of investigative work for some time to come.
"However, there are observable patterns of driver behaviour which may be treatable if supported by the right technologies. Officers are now in discussion with their colleagues in the Safety Camera Partnership to see what level and type of camera-based enforcement might be possible and what technological challenges may need to be overcome to deploy cameras at this complex site.
"If the correct driver behaviours can be modified in the correct locations across the multiple arms of the junction, these interventions should provide improved safety and confidence for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists." An inquest into Leo's death remains open and police investigations are ongoing.
Mr Black stressed that he was commenting generally about the situation at the roundabout and not specifically about the fatal accident on August 28.
Mr Bradshaw said: "I welcome the fact that the county council now recognises safety at and around Countess Wear roundabout needs improving, but it does seem to be taking a long time for anything to actually happen.
"Given the recent tragic death I expect the council to undertake these improvements as a matter of urgency."
A council officer attended the scene on the day of the accident and provided a report to supplement the police investigation. The highways authority has also carried out a review of all collisions in Countess Wear in which someone was injured in the past five years.
Mr Black said: "This five-year study is part of our standard response to the most serious incidents and is supplemental to the annual reviews."
Mr Bradshaw has previously welcomed the full review of safety at the crossing, adding: "It is clear from what local people and councillors have been saying that there were serious concerns about it before the recent tragic death.
"The position and design of road crossings must put the safety of pedestrians first."
A memorial bench is due to be sited in the new development at Bennett Square after family and friends of Leo raised more than £2,200 with a charity football match at Heavitree United's ground in October. Any remaining funds will be donated to Devon Air Ambulance.
