Derbyshire County Council are introducing average speed cameras along the A5012 Via Gellia this Monday in hopes of reducing traffic accidents.
They are introducing the technology as part of a £1.5m safety project which also aims to preserve wildlife.
The system will monitor a stretch of road between Ryder Point and Newhaven where 18 people have lost their lives due to road related incidents.
Speed limits are also changing with the Grange Mill crossroads dropping from 50mph to 40 mph.
Councillor Charlotte Cupit is the cabinet member for highways assets and transport.
Councillor Cupit said: “The A5012 is one of the most scenic routes in the Peak District, but unfortunately, it is also one of our most dangerous.
“There has been a history of serious, life-changing collisions here that simply cannot be ignored.
By introducing the first average speed cameras on our network, we are not just looking to penalise drivers but to protect the locals.”
However, not everyone in the community is convinced the move will work.
Lola Jenkins, a 34-year-old from Matlock, uses the route daily and feels the idea will not change the situation.
Jenkins said: “While everyone supports road safety, there is a worry that average speed cameras are a silly solution that punishes the safe majority.”
Local campaigners have welcomed the news after years of reporting excessive noise.
Derek Marsden of Bonsall, has lived in the area for about 30 years and explains how saddening it is to be living nearby.
Marsden said: “For those of us living along the A5012, it is not just about the accidents.
The noise and the constant anxiety makes living here unbearable which is such a shame”
There will be work on a second phase of cameras between Cromford and Ryder Point which will begin later this year.
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