Did you know the UK’s top 10 earning speed cameras generated over £3 million worth of fines in just one year?
New research from insurance company Carole Nash has found the A1 Northbound in Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, earns over £1,600 per day from speeding motorists. In 2015 alone, it caught over 6,000 drivers breaking the speed limit, equating to £606,400 worth of fines.
In second place, generating an incredible £583,500 across the year, was the M180, West of River Trent in Scunthorpe. Junction 17 to 18 of the M25 came in third with £538,500 worth of fines, while Junction 5 at the Clacket Lane Services clocked in £373,300 in fourth.
What happens if I am caught speeding?
Motorists will face £100 fixed penalty notices and three penalty points if they are caught speeding. However, this can increase to £2,500 for more severe offences or if you are taken to court.
April 2017 saw the production of new speeding fines, using your weekly income to determine how much you need to pay. The penalties are categorised in three bands: A, B, and C, with C being the most severe.
In band A, you will receive a fine of between 25% and 75% of your weekly wage. Next is band B, where you get a fine of between 75% and 125% of your weekly income. You may also receive points on your licence. Band C is the most strict, presenting a fine of between 125% and 175% of your weekly pay, plus a potential driving ban for up to 56 days or six points on your licence.
There are currently 15 types of camera used on UK roads.
Some are used to catch speeding, while others are used to check number plates and catch red light jumpers. However, new high-tech cameras have recently been introduced to detect other traffic offences, such as not wearing a seatbelt or drinking at the wheel. The high-tech, LED equipment has both the power and capability to catch motorists day or night, so beware!