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‘Speed on Green’ Cameras Snare Millions, With Sutton-in-Ashfield Junction Most Prolific

Many drivers do not realise the traffic-signal cameras also measure speed.

Overview

  • The A38 Kings Mill Road West/Sutton Road camera in Sutton-in-Ashfield recorded 24,311 offences in the 12 months to April 5, the highest total identified in new reporting.
  • The A6 St Margaret’s Way/Ravensbridge Drive junction in Leicester ranked second with 22,774 detections after an upgrade from red-light enforcement to include speed.
  • Freedom of Information data compiled by Legal Expert indicates roughly 10 million speeding penalties across UK forces in the period, with reported estimates of about £1 billion in potential fines.
  • Nottinghamshire Police state the Sutton-in-Ashfield unit is intended to cut speeds and prevent collisions, noting public education was carried out before activation.
  • Road safety voices from IAM RoadSmart and the RAC warn that even slight acceleration through green or amber in 20mph and 30mph zones can trigger these cameras.