Speed Limits: Cameras

Department for Transport written question – answered at on 26 January 2015.

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Photo of Greg Knight Greg Knight Conservative, East Yorkshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons the Highways Agency Digital Enforcement Camera System 3 cameras are not painted yellow in accordance with policy elsewhere; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Patrick McLoughlin Patrick McLoughlin The Secretary of State for Transport

Traffic flows on some motorways have been smoothed and made more reliable by varying the speed limit at times of significant congestion. This has been assisted by grey spot-speed cameras since 1995. The latest cameras, Highways Agency Digital Enforcement Camera System 3, are also grey like their predecessors.

These cameras are currently in use on Smart Motorways. This government has introduced Smart Motorways to improve safety, reduce congestion and achieve as quick a journey as possible. Large signs are placed regularly on these motorway sections to make drivers aware of the cameras and the vast majority of motorists do keep within the speed limit. For all motorists to gain from smoother traffic flows in those areas with a track record for congestion, the speed limits need to be adhered to and this will lead to better journeys for everyone.

All cameras are sign posted and more visible than before, helping ensure motorists apply the speed limit and get where they want to go as quickly as possible. If the public have concerns about the visibility of speed cameras on the motorway network that is something we will look at with the Highways Agency and we will continue to work with organisations including the AA and RAC to inform motorists of the changes.

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