Speed cameras rake in £87m a year but don't improve safety

Despite generating £87m in a year in fines, it has been claimed that speed cameras are not having a positive effect of safety.

Research by the Taxpayers' Alliance and the Drivers' Alliance has shown that the rate of reduction of traffic accidents has slowed since the introduction of speed cameras in 1990.

A Freedom of Information request showed that a total of £87,368,227 was raised in 2008-2009 from speeding fines. This included punishments handed out through speed cameras, court fines and fines issued for neglecting traffic regulations.