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The UK's most prolific speed camera has been found in a new study. Located on the A38 Kings Mill Road East/Sutton Road junction in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, the camera caught an astonishing 24,311 drivers in the 12 months ending on April 5. That equates to 467.5 motorists a week, almost 70 a day, or 2.7 every hour. And with drivers often facing fines of around £100, points on their licence, or the cost of a speed awareness course , it is thought that the camera could have raked in as much as £2.4million. The study, launched by This is Money to find 'Britain's worst speed traps', looked at more than 7,000 cameras across England, Wales, Scotland , and Northern Ireland. It found that the second-busiest camera was on the A6 St Margaret’s Way junction with Ravensbridge Drive in Leicester. This camera caught 22,774 drivers, averaging out at almost 438 per week, or more than 62 per day. Interestingly, both are what are known as ‘speed on green’ cameras. This means they are near traffic lights at busy junctions, so drivers who accelerate to try and beat a red light are especially at risk. The camera in Leicester was initially installed only to catch red-light jumpers, but it has since been modified to catch speeders too. Rhydian Jones, motoring expert at Confused.com , said that the introduction of AI cameras meant drivers had to be more cautious than ever. He said: "“With new speed cameras being used to catch motorists driving over the limit, it’s clear that this enforcement is doing more to make roads safer. "New dual-function cameras, originally installed to monitor red-light offences, can now detect speeding too. It's positive to see how technology continues to evolve with the aim of improving road safety, just like the AI speed cameras that have been piloted in parts of the country. "“Our latest research found that over 9 million drivers have been caught speeding in the last three years. That’s as the number of speeding fines in 2024 was 14% higher than those caught in 2022. While road safety is the top priority, it’s important that drivers stay informed about how enforcement technology is evolving. With mobile phone use at the wheel, even while stationary, now more easily detected by AI speed cameras, this is an opportunity for drivers to build safer driving habits. Not only to keep roads safer, but to cut down on unexpected motoring costs as well. "If you are fined for speeding, the minimum cost is £100 and 3 points on your licence. But in some cases, the amount can depend on your annual income, which band your fine falls into and how much faster than the limit you were driving. Using our speeding fine calculator will help you to work out how much you might owe if you are caught. "It’s also important to contact your insurer to let them know about any points or fines. Make sure to declare these when running future quotes, as not doing so could affect the validity of your cover."
