(06 Apr 2022, 12:34 pm)Rob44 wrote when it said " gate " i expected something that will stop unauthorised vehicles going down it but i can see anything from the pictures?  Thanks for the link though very interesting

Physical objects and barriers can break and cost money.

Cameras can make money. 

I'd hazard a guess the shares in Gateshead Councils white paint suppliers will be divested in to shares in Gateshead Councils traffic camera suppliers.