Speed Cameras Celebrate 20th Birthday
Date: Wednesday, May 23 @ 15:41:31 UTC
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A common addition to our roads which many of us take for granted, today marks the day when the first UK speed camera was put into operation 20 years ago.

The camera in question was located on the A316 and, rather than being set to the 40mph limit which was imposed on the road, it was set at a more indulgent 60mph.

Yet, despite the generosity of the camera, more than 20,000 drivers were caught driving faster than this in just three weeks. This result helped to cement the success of speed cameras, with the technology having become an integral part of the UK's road safety operations ever since.

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